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!
Are you using Chick filet or with bones?
I used chicken breasts, so there are no bones in it.
My family love this recipe…it is super easy and delicious!
That makes me so happy to hear! Yay!!
I made it exactly as instructed except I didn’t broil it after baking it. Only needed to bake for 14 mins. It turned out perfectly. It was so delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy
That’s amazing! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
This was exactly what I had been craving for a couple of weeks – or maybe my entire life. I added parmesan, garlic, and oregano to the flour, and didn’t use black pepper (my mother can’t have it and I got used to cooking with white pepper if any), but otherwise followed the recipe.
So glad it hit the spot and that you enjoyed!
Flour????
Hey came out great wonderful!! Easy too! Wondering can you sub anything for the oil to cut calories?
Yay! You could try reducing the amount of oil you use.
Turned out so fire 🔥🔥🔥
I love that! Yay!!
Very tasty. My first attempt came out a little dry. Perhaps because I did not tenderize the chicken as was suggested in the recipe. Will definitely try again.
I tried to add a photo but was unable to do so.
Thank you so much! Let me know how it goes next time with the chicken. You can join my Facebook group (Feel Good Foodies: A Community!) and share the photos on that page, and I will be able to see it there!
This chicken was fantastic! Baked chicken breast was something I had not yet mastered, and thanks to this recipe it will become a regular part of my repertoire. This was flavorful, tender, and juicy. No more fussing with cooking chicken on the stovetop! This was so much easier and more satisfying than that.
Yay! That’s great to hear!!
What spices did you use on the chicken?
Paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper! All of the spices are listed in the recipe card.
Couldn’t find the cooking temperature in the recipe? I’m doing it at 350 and then passing to the broiler. Crossing my fingers! I must be blind!
Bake chicken in preheated oven (425°F) for 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F.
Tasty, tender, and juicy!! Plus quick prep and fast bake. I love the flavor, plus my very picky 9 yo son gave it a thumbs up on first bite. Saving this recipe and definitely making it again.
That’s amazing! I’m glad you all enjoyed it!
Love it that’s the baked chicken 🐓 I will be making. Great taste.
Such a great way to enjoy chicken! Thank you!!
Honestly, just the perfect way to bake chicken. So easy and perfectly juicy and tender. I think this recipe and bake times will be my basis for experimenting with different flavors.
Thank you so much! I love that!!
Another awesome and easy recipe from Ms. Yumna! The spices were spot on, also added a teaspoon of red pepper flakes since the kids love 🌶! Using parchment paper was a good trick I’ll remember for making the chicken crispy in the oven and also for an easy cleanup! Thanks again for sharing!
this was soooooooo amazing and easy!! honestly I’m making chicken like this every time! The ONLY thing is I didn’t have enough… i had to use two batches, but it was amazing just the same. Never thought of pounding the chicken, but it helped!!! thanks!!!
I love that! Thank you so much!
I made that chicken recipe two days ago and didn’t realize is was yours as well. It was awesome and I had all the spices for the dish. So tasty.
Thank you so much!
LOVE THIS RECIPE!! Tasty and moist chicken- even reheated 2 days later. Thanks!
That’s great! Thank you so much!
So incredibly delicious!!!
So glad to hear it!!
This is “simple” deliciousness! I had all the spices on hand except paprika, so I used a bit of chipotle chili pepper and turmeric (mostly for color) and it turned out great! My family loved it. I made a salad and voila, we had a healthy and delicious dinner. I appreciate healthy and simple dinners when I come home from work too tired to cook much. I’ll make this recipe over and over again.
So glad to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Super easy and delicious flavor!
So glad to hear it! Thank you 🙂
easy,amazing & so juicy!!
Yay, so glad to hear it! Thanks for leaving feedback 🙂