Garlic Paprika Chicken Breast
Boneless chicken breasts rubbed with olive oil, garlic, and paprika and baked at high heat until tender.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Meat mallet
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts about eight ounces each
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning mix optional
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet.
- Season. Pound the chicken even, pat dry, rub with oil, and season.
- Bake. Bake sixteen to twenty two minutes until the center reaches 165 F.
- Rest. Rest five minutes, slice, and serve with lemon.
Notes
Substitutions: Melted butter replaces olive oil, and smoked paprika deepens the flavor.
Tips: Pound to an even thickness and rest before slicing.
Storage: Refrigerate for three to four days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition does not include the optional parsley, pepper flakes, and ranch seasoning.