The Absolute BEST Baked Chicken Breasts | Every Single Time!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar smoke point and is healthier.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken thighs are often cheaper and more flavorful.

Mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.

Use the flat side of a meat mallet to gently pound the chicken breasts to even their thickness.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the seasoning mix, about 3 to 4 tablespoons, and mix until it forms a paste.

Rub the seasoning paste onto both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring even coverage.

Wash hands after handling the chicken.

Place the chicken breasts in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.

Bake in the oven at 425°F for about 18 to 20 minutes, checking with a meat thermometer for doneness.

Remove the chicken from the oven when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and let it rest before slicing.

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