Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
This Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast delivers 3g protein and 114 calories per serving — use as a base layer for adding vegetables, grains, or sauce. Four servings quick-prep on the stovetop, functioning as a neutral protein component in flexible meal combinations. Build your own macro ratios by pairing with your preferred carbs and fats.
Ingredients
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Paprika, Ground(8g)
- •Chili powder(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(3g)
- •1 Teaspoons Salt (For Extra Flavor Use Seasoned Salt, Adobo, Or Chicken Salt (If Using Add Additional ½ Teaspoon) )
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •¼ Teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper, (To Taste)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(45g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(10g)
- •½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C (standard oven) or 390°F | 200°C (fan forced/convection).
- 2Pound each chicken breast to 0.8-inch | 2cm at the thickest part. Make sure your fillets are all the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
- 3Combine sugar, paprika, chili, herbs, salt, powders and pepper. Set aside.
- 4Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Transfer chicken to the pan, drizzle with the oil, and rub seasoning into the chicken to evenly coat.
- 5Bake chicken in preheated oven for 16 minutes. Broil (grill) on high heat during the last 2 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer. It should be golden with crisp edges.
- 6Remove pan from oven, transfer chicken to serving plates, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 7OPTIONAL STEP: While chicken is in the oven, melt butter in a small skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), and remove pan from heat. Stir in parsley, then pour the butter mixture into pan juices, stirring well to combine all of the flavors.
- 8To serve, drizzle pan juices over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
114
calories
3g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 18g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 48 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~59g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast have per serving?
Each serving contains only 3g of protein and 114 calories, making this one of the lowest protein entries by far. With 14g fat and 18g carbs, this recipe reads more as a side dish than a protein-forward meal.
How long does Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast take to prep?
Marked as quick prep and yields 4 servings, this stovetop preparation is fast to execute for batch cooking. However, the minimal protein content means you'd pair this with additional protein sources to hit your macro targets.
Is Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast good for fat loss?
At 114 calories per serving, this recipe is calorie-efficient but provides almost no protein, so it won't keep you satiated during fat loss phases. Use it as a supplemental component rather than a standalone meal.
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