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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Servings: 4
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!
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