Description
Succulent Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts deliver bold Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate with elegant simplicity. Crisp herbal coating and juicy interior make this dish a quick weeknight winner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare oven by heating to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an even temperature throughout the cooking chamber.
- Eliminate excess moisture from chicken breasts using clean paper towels, creating a dry surface for optimal seasoning adhesion.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, gently massaging to create a light, protective coating that enhances flavor and promotes even browning.
- Craft a robust spice blend by mixing garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, oregano, and chili flakes in a small mixing bowl.
- Meticulously distribute the spice mixture across both surfaces of the chicken breasts, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Transfer seasoned chicken to a clean baking dish or sheet pan, arranging pieces to allow proper heat circulation.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 20-25 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until it precisely reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Carefully extract the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness before cooking, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry spots.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without overcooking.
- Pat chicken completely dry to achieve crispy exterior and better seasoning adhesion.
- Customize spice blend by adjusting heat levels or swapping herbs for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg