The best Baked Boneless Chicken Breast Recipe! Learn how to bake chicken breasts so they stay juicy and delicious. Easy to make!
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It’s no secret we love chicken (like our shredded crockpot chicken and whole roasted chicken), but this baked boneless chicken recipe may be our new favorite because of how easy and versatile it is!
This recipe is such a super easy way to prep your protein for your weekly meal prep or just a healthy part of your balanced dinner!
This is the best way to get the most delicious boneless chicken breast and we can’t wait for you to try it!
Why We Love Baked Boneless Chicken Breast
There is a lot to love about this baked chicken recipe. It’s one of our favorite proteins for a healthy dinner because it’s:
- Easy to make – All this recipe takes for the best chicken is to rub them with oil and spices, then cook! So simple!
- Versatile – You can use whatever spices you like on the chicken breasts in this recipe. We also have a Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade that is delicious!
- Great for meal prep – These chicken breasts are such a healthy addition to your weekly meal prep because they are so versatile and reheat very well!
Ingredients for Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
To make this boneless baked chicken breast you’ll need:
- boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- olive oil
- paprika, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box.
We love this meat thermometer for checking the temp to make sure your meat is cooked thoroughly!
How to Prepare Chicken Breast before Cooking
- Clean excess fat off of chicken breasts using kitchen scissors.
- Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken until it reaches about 1 inch thickness. You can wrap the chicken in saran wrap or use a large ziploc bag to keep your kitchen clean.
Make Baked Easy Chicken Breast
- Preheat oven to 425° and place chicken breast on parchment lined sheet pan.
- Rub chicken breasts with oil and cover with the spice mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes and ENJOY!
How long to bake Boneless Chicken Breast:
Bake chicken breasts at 425° for 12-15 minutes.
What is the temperature for cooked chicken breast? Chicken breast is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.
How do you know when baked chicken breast (boneless) is done? Baked chicken breast is done when it is browned on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. The best way to test if chicken is cooked is to use a meat thermometer. This is a great thing to have in your kitchen and it’s less than $10.
Oven Baked Chicken Breast FAQ
It takes anywhere from 10-18 minutes to bake chicken breasts. Depending on the temperature of your oven and the thickness of the chicken breasts your cook time might vary
It’s best to bake chicken at a higher temperature. We like to bake our chicken at 425° for 15 minutes. It is nice and browned while still being juicy and delicious!
Bake chicken breasts at 425° for 12-15 minutes until cooked to an internal temperature of 165°.
Baking times for chicken breast will vary depending on the thickness of the breasts. Typically a chicken breast will bake for 20 minutes at 400°.
They key to baking chicken breasts without drying them is to pound them thinly, cover them with oil, and don’t overcook them. Only cook until they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BONELESS CHICKEN RECIPE
Chicken Breasts: We haven’t tried this recipe with boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders, but I think it would work great. You might need a little less time depending on the cut of the chicken. Chicken breasts with the bone on will take longer to cook. For bone in chicken thighs, try this Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe. For chicken legs, try our Baked Chicken Legs.
Olive Oil: You can substitute avocado oil or melted butter.
Spices: Any spices will work in this recipe. Feel free to substitute whatever seasonings you like!
Grilled Chicken: We love our Pineapple Grilled Chicken, BBQ Chicken Breast, and Grilled Teriyaki Chicken recipes!
Storing and Reheating Baked Boneless Chicken Breast
How long will baked boneless chicken breast last in the fridge? Boneless chicken breasts will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze easy oven baked boneless chicken breast? We don’t recommend freezing baked chicken breasts. They can get a little bit rubbery when defrosted. It’s best to eat these after you cook them. There will be nothing wrong with the chicken if you freeze it, but it just might not have the best texture.
Best way to reheat Boneless Chicken Breast: The best way to reheat boneless chicken breast is to use the toaster oven or regular oven. Microwaving chicken breasts can cause them to get chewy/bouncy. You can also slice it and heat it in a pan on the stove.
What to Serve with Baked Skinless Chicken Breast
This Chicken Breast goes well with pretty much anything! Here are some of our favorite side dishes:
- Green Beans Almondine
- Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Healthy Mac and Cheese
- Sheet Pan Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- Balsamic Mushrooms
- Honey Thyme Garlic Carrots
- Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- Kale Quinoa Salad
- Mashed Potatoes
other healthy dinner recipes:
Looking for other quick and easy meals? Check out these 40+ Easy Healthy Chicken Recipes. Here are some of our favorite dinners:
Click here to grab our free healthy 30 minute dinners cookbook.
Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 and prepare a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Clean excess fat off of chicken breasts using kitchen scissors.
- Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken until it reaches about 1 inch thickness. You can wrap the chicken in saran wrap or use a large ziploc bag to keep your kitchen clean.
- Place chicken breasts on parchment paper.
- In a small bowl mix together spices.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil. Cover the chicken breasts with spices.
- Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of 165. You can check to make sure your chicken is cooked thoroughly by using an internal thermometer.
Valerie says
This was a it with the family! So easy, quick and delicious. This busy mom will be adding into the dinner rotation.
Gael says
Is temp Fahrenheit or Celsius?
Thanks
The Clean Eating Couple says
Farenheit.
Rebecca says
OMG! This was SO GOOD! I followed the recipe directly and it has been so so tasty! I have paired it with veggies mostly. Even heated up well in the microwave and tasted great!
CHERYL says
GREAT, EASY, SIMPLE, SOOOO MOIST
Katie says
My fiancé and I both loved this recipe. Healthy, easy to make, flavorful, and so delicious!! We paired this with Liz’s green bean almondine recipe. We will definitely be making this again. Highly recommend!
DLB says
Very moist and flavorful. I also added 1/4 teaspoon of Parmesan cheese to spice mix.
Mary Catherine Brame says
This recipe is fool proof. Cooks you must beat these breast thin. It’s delicious beyond measure. Smashed fingerling potatoes and salad is the perfect pairing. Water to drink. It’s hot hot outside. 7/22/23