Baked Chicken Breast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

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03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika

# Instructions:

01 - After baking, let the chicken chill for five minutes so it stays juicy when you cut it up.
02 - Pop the chicken into your hot oven and bake for around 20-25 minutes. Aim for the thickest part to hit 74°C or 165°F.
03 - Lay the chicken in a baking pan or line a sheet with parchment if you want to make cleanup easier.
04 - Sprinkle your spice mix over all sides of the chicken so everything's covered.
05 - Stir together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a little bowl.
06 - Coat each chicken breast on both sides with olive oil using a pastry brush—this keeps the chicken from drying out.
07 - Grab some paper towels and gently dry the chicken breasts. This helps them brown and cook evenly.
08 - Crank your oven up to 200°C or 400°F so it's hot and ready to go.

# Notes:

01 - A meat thermometer is the easiest way to know when your chicken is cooked just right—no guessing.
02 - Letting the chicken sit a few minutes after baking helps keep the juices inside, so it's more tender.
03 - Feel free to play with different flavors like rosemary, cayenne, or basil if you want to mix things up.

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