Oven Baked Chicken
Oven Baked Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender, juicy meat enveloped in a golden, crispy skin. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its sweet-savory glaze and versatile pairings, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- For the Sauce: 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish; drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Drizzle half over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining sauce over chicken and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg