Description
Quick and easy chicken breast dinner ideas for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Drizzle with lemon juice.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or carrots to the skillet for a complete meal.
- Substitute spices to match your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken breast, easy dinner, baked chicken, healthy meal