🍗 Recipe: Tender Chicken Breast
This tender chicken breast recipe is juicy, flavorful, and super simple—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep Sundays. With just a few pantry staples, you’ll create a healthy protein-packed dish that pairs well with veggies, rice, pasta, or salads. Whether grilled, pan-seared, or baked, this method guarantees perfectly moist chicken every time.
Tender Chicken Breast
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
250
kcalIngredients
4 pieces chicken breast
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp paprika
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with olive oil to avoid sticking.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to make a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush them generously with the prepared marinade on both sides.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the chicken for 15 minutes, allowing it to cook evenly and retain moisture.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes to develop a nice, crispy, and golden brown exterior.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute for optimal tenderness.
