Description
A quick and easy recipe for grilled or baked chicken breasts, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- If grilling, cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side; if baking, place them on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with your choice of sides such as vegetables or rice.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight and use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg