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Simple Roasted Chicken Breasts on sheet pan with lemon half.
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Simple Roasted Chicken Breast Recipe

This Simple Roasted Chicken Breast Recipe creates the best chicken that turns out juicy, tender and perfectly seasoned. A delicious chicken recipe that is excellent for weeknight dinners and meal prepping.
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved or pounded to ½ inch thick
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, dried
  • 1 whole lemon, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or grease with a little olive oil.
  • Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness or cut into cutlets by cutting the chicken breast in half to create two thin breasts.
  • Coat chicken in olive oil and place on baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt and parsley.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the chicken, use it all.
  • Roast the chicken for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reads 160°.
  • Remove chicken from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • For a more prominent lemon flavor, zest the lemon over top of chicken. Cut lemon in half and squeeze one half of the lemon over the top of the chicken.
  • Serve chicken!

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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