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Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts for Juicy, Tender Meals

Simple recipe for juicy, tender oven-baked chicken breasts with garlic and thyme.

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts for Juicy, Tender Meals

Learn how to make easy oven-baked chicken breasts that are juicy and tender with simple ingredients and steps.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
25m
Rest time
5m
Total time
40m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g skinless chicken breast
  • 10 ml olive oil
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Pat the skinless chicken breast dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic clove, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper.
  4. Brush the chicken breast evenly with the olive oil mixture on all sides.
  5. Place the chicken breast on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

Tips

  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Let the chicken rest after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 75 degrees Celsius for safety.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed vegetables
  • mashed potatoes
  • garden salad
  • rice pilaf

Enjoy this easy oven-baked chicken breast recipe for a juicy, tender meal perfect for any day of the week.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 0
  • Fat (g): 3.6
  • Carbohydrates (g): 0
  • Protein (g): 31
  • Calories: 165
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.085
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1

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