Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

Name: Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (12 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons butter; parchment paper

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 5 min 🔥 Cook 35 min 👥 2 servings 👁️ 5 views

Use whichever spice combinations you prefer. The key to baking white meat without it getting dry is topping it with butter and wrapping it in parchment paper. It locks in the moisture and is tender and juicy every single time. The paper absorbs most all of the butter so you are not actually consuming it.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 5 min

Cook 35 min

Serves 2

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 2

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 552

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.9g 34%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 834mg 36%

Total Carbohydrate 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%

Total Sugars 0.5g

Protein 71.6g 143%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Mix garlic powder, paprika, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Rub all sides of each chicken breast in olive oil and coat all sides with the spice rub.

Place on a baking sheet.

Top each breast with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Cover each breast with parchment paper and tuck the paper underneath, creating a sealed pouch.

Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes.

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Remove chicken from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.