Oven Baked Chicken
Oven baked chicken is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. With its crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor from fresh garlic, paprika, and oregano, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or serving it at a gathering, this oven-baked delight delivers both taste and nostalgia in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Scatter minced garlic over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg