Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Name: Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Chicken Breast — 2 large (about 8 oz each); Garlic — ½ tsp, powder; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp; Salt — 1 tsp

Perfectly juicy baked chicken breast with a simple seasoning rub. Foolproof when you follow the temperature, not the clock.

gluten-free high-protein

🔥 Calories per serving: 280

🍽️ Serves: 2

⏱️ Prep: 8 min

🍳 Cook: 22 min

Ingredients

Chicken Breast	2 large (about 8 oz each)
Garlic	½ tsp, powder
Olive Oil	1 tbsp
Salt	1 tsp

Instructions

Remove chicken from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking — cold chicken in a hot oven cooks unevenly.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Pound any very thick parts to an even thickness using a rolling pin or heavy pan. Even thickness is the key to juicy chicken.
Drizzle with olive oil and rub it in. Season both sides generously with salt, a pinch of garlic powder, and black pepper.
Place in a baking dish or on a sheet pan.
Bake 20–25 minutes depending on thickness. Do not go by time alone — use a meat thermometer. Pull at exactly 165°F internal temperature.
Tent with foil and rest 5 minutes before slicing. This rest is non-negotiable — it lets the juices redistribute.