Description
There’s something about baked chicken that just screams “weeknight lifesaver.” I mean, who doesn’t want a dinner that’s both juicy and packed with flavor—without babysitting a frying pan?
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1–2 teaspoons paprika (depending on how smoky you like it)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Olive oil (just a drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat your chicken breasts dry—seriously, this helps the seasoning stick.
- Mix together all the spices and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Rub a little olive oil over the chicken, then coat with the seasoning mix. (Don’t be shy here, get those hands messy!)
- Place on a baking dish or lined sheet pan.
- Bake for about 18–22 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temp hits 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. (This keeps it juicy instead of sad and dry.)
- Optional pro move: sprinkle some fresh parsley or squeeze lemon juice over the top before serving. Boom—dinner’s done.
Notes
So there you go—juicy baked chicken that’s simple enough for a Tuesday night but tasty enough to brag about. Pair it with roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or throw it over a salad when you’re feeling “healthy-ish.”
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: juicy baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner