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3-Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

Juicy baked chicken breasts with just olive oil and a seasoning blend, roasted at 425°F in about 20 minutes. An easy, healthy dinner on a budget.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic-herb seasoning blend
  • Kosher salt and black pepper if your blend is salt-free

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and lightly oil a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
  2. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound the thick end with a rolling pin or skillet until each breast is an even 3/4 inch thick.
  3. Pat the chicken dry. Rub it all over with the olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the seasoning blend. If the blend has no salt, add 1/2 tsp kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  4. Arrange the chicken in the dish with a little space between the pieces.
  5. Bake for 16 to 22 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part reads 165°F.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay inside.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer and take the chicken out at 165°F. Even 5 extra minutes in the oven dries it out.