Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of oven baked chicken, featuring juicy boneless, skinless breasts enveloped in a delightful marinade. This dish combines sweet honey, zesty lemon, and savory spices to create a mouthwatering meal perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, this oven baked chicken is sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika (smoked if desired)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Drizzle olive oil over each piece.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Brush this mixture generously over the chicken.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.