Description
Baked chicken breasts are a weeknight dinner favorite, delivering juicy, flavorful results with minimal effort. This simple recipe transforms lean chicken into a succulent dish, perfect for busy families or impressing guests. With a delightful lemon-honey glaze, each bite bursts with savory goodness. Customize the seasoning to suit your taste and enjoy an impressive meal that feels gourmet without the fuss.
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
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and place in the prepared dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and honey until well combined; pour over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 676mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg