Description
Succulent Roasted Chicken comes together faster than your favorite TV show episode, delivering a crowd-pleasing dinner that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, this simple recipe makes weeknight cooking a total breeze.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
Seasonings:
- 1 Tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
Oils/Fats:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 400°F and grab a baking dish that’ll comfortably hold 4-6 chicken breasts.
- Take each chicken breast and pat it completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect seasoning absorption.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken, ensuring every inch gets a light coating.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of garlic salt, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper across the chicken breasts.
- Use your hands to massage the seasonings into both sides of the chicken, creating an even, flavorful layer.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer on the baking dish, making sure they’re not overlapping.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 22-25 minutes until the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- After removing from the oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound breasts to uniform thickness if needed.
- Swap out garlic salt for fresh minced garlic and kosher salt for a more nuanced flavor profile.
- Experiment with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano to customize the seasoning blend.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, preventing dry or undercooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg