Description
A simple and quick chicken dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub chicken with olive oil.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Coat the chicken evenly with the spice mix.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: quick chicken dinner, easy chicken recipe, weeknight meal