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Three Ingredient Baked Chicken Breasts

Juicy, tender baked chicken breasts made with just chicken, olive oil, and your favorite seasoning blend.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning blend of your choice

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Pat the chicken dry and pound to an even thickness of about ¾ inch.
  3. Tip: Even thickness means even cooking.
  4. Step 3: Rub with the olive oil and coat with the seasoning blend.
  5. Step 4: Arrange on the baking sheet with space between pieces.
  6. Step 5: Bake 18 to 22 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  7. Tip: Use an instant-read thermometer.
  8. Step 6: Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per serving.
Choose a salted seasoning blend or add salt to taste.