Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Updated Aug 11, 2025
My oven baked chicken breast is super simple to make and fast! Sprinkle on some seasoning, and throw in the oven for 20 and it's all set!
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My Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Is So Good!
Most weeknights, I just want something simple that everyone will actually eat, and this oven-baked chicken breast is one of those recipes. It’s ready in about 20 minutes, and the chicken stays juicy because I pound it to an even thickness before seasoning, so it cooks quickly without drying out.
I usually go with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano, but you can use whatever spice blend you like. Add a couple of easy sides (I make crispy broccoli and roasted potatoes most often) and dinner’s done.
Oven Baked Chicken Breast Ingredients
- Chicken breast: I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts!
- Oil: Olive oil or avocado oil will work here!
- Seasoning: My favorite chicken-seasoning spice blend calls for paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. You can also try BBQ or ranch seasoning!
- Fresh parsley: I love topping this easy oven baked chicken breast with chopped, fresh parsley! Cilantro, dill, or chives would also be good.
How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken using a rolling pin or meat mallet so they have even thickness, about ¼-inch thick.
- Combine the paprika, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl. Place the chicken in the bowl and toss to combine so the chicken is evenly coated with the seasoning all around.
- Bake the chicken for 15-17 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For more golden brown color, broil on high heat for 2 minutes. Allow chicken to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving or cutting.
- To serve, drizzle the pan juices over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Tips
- Space out your chicken breasts on the baking sheet. You don’t want the chicken touching, or else it won’t get evenly browned all over!
- Bring your chicken to room temperature before cooking it. I like to take my chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before I want to cook it. If the chicken is cold, it will take longer to bake and the outside may overcook before the inside’s done!
- Let your chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing or serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute (no one wants dry chicken).
Serving Ideas
- Add a carb. I love to serve this easy chicken with some seasoned cauliflower rice, Mediterranean potato salad, or even fresh pita.
- Serve it with a sauce. Tzatziki, cilantro yogurt, or BBQ sauce would be delicious with this chicken.
- Make a veggie side. My favorite veggie sides with this baked chicken breast are grilled eggplant, fattoush salad, and roasted zucchini.
More Chicken Recipes
- Grilled Chicken Gyros
- Chicken and Quinoa Bowl
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Shawarma
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken
- Buffalo Chicken Salad
- Chicken Taco Cups
- Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken
- Thai Peanut Chicken Stir Fry
This oven baked chicken breast recipe was originally published on July 28, 2020 and has recently been updated with new photography, step-by-step images, and recipe tips to help make it.
Comments
Delicious and so easy!
Thank you, Clara!!
Delicious. Made it with parsley potatoes and green beans. Great!!!
Yum! Sounds like a great dinner!
Easy to make and turn out amazing!
Got two meals — dinner & leftovers for lunch the next day. 🙂
Yay! So glad you liked the chicken breast, Patti!
What temperature should you bake the chicken . Also what temp for broiling.
Hi Jean, you can find the temperature and full instructions in the recipe card, right above the comment section. I hope you enjoy!
Wow great & so easy I could do it(challenged at cooking husband). Wife was impressed!
I messed up only once by adding 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning instead of oregano(same looking bottle so got confused). I then used 2X portion of chicken & added all the listed ingredients and marinated for like 8 hours. Still came out great despite the error in adding Italian seasoning. Will do it again in future w/o Italian seasoning & I know it will be even better! TY for the win tonight with the kids & especially the wife! Was a great evening!
You’re so welcome, Colin! Cooking really isn’t too difficult and soon enough you’ll be impressing the family with a beef wellington!
Very tasty & easy to make! This is going in our weekly rotation! Thanks for sharing!
You’re so welcome! Flattered to have made it onto your weekly rotation!!
This chicken is absolutely amazing! This is my third time making it and it is foolproof. The only changes I make is I reduce the black pepper to less than half the amount- the full amount is too spicy for me. I also don’t broil it at the end because my chicken became a little over cooked the first time when I did that. This is a keeper!
Thanks so much, Jenn! Glad you like it!
This is how I was planning on baking my chicken (how I normally do it) but didn’t add the oregano. Tried it this time and it’s good. I roasted some red potatoes and another pan with cabbage, carrots and grape tomatoes. So good!
Yum! The red potato side dish sounds amazing with this chicken. I am glad you liked the addition of the oregano!
Seriously so easy, and somehow, the best chicken I’ve ever baked.
My husband devoured it.
Wow, thank you so much! I’m so, so happy to hear that!
Where in there world Is the oven temp. I have looked everywhere
425°F. The full recipe is at the bottom of the page in the recipe card.
Disappointed. Too salty, too spicy (paprika?), too much oregano.
Followed directions exactly.
Thank you for your feedback! I’ve received many comments saying this is a super flavorful chicken recipe, so feel free to adjust the quantities of seasonings to your liking!
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