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Easy Baked Chicken Breasts

These simple, juicy weeknight chicken breasts cooked in the oven make a great and versatile meal prep protein! Slice or cube for soups or curries, or simply serve over a veggie salad or brown rice for a high protein, low fat meal. If you’re meal prepping, we suggest doubling the recipe!
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Course: Dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb. chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Place chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper. Use a rubber brush or your clean fingers to rub sea salt/pepper and oil into the chicken breasts. Thoroughly wash hands after handling chicken.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes undisturbed.
  • Move to cutting board and cut into desired-sized pieces. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing or chopping is crucial to keep the chicken from drying out.
  • Double or even triple the recipe for multiple uses!
  • Add ½ tsp. of garlic powder or paprika for bonus flavor!

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 0.2gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 634mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.003gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Chicken Breasts
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
436
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
634
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
0.003
g
0
%
Protein
 
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
 
53
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
10
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.