Whole30 Chicken - Perfect Baked Chicken for Salad

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed Italian seasoning

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can be lower in calories and cost.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place chicken breasts in a bag for pounding.

Use a can opener or mallet to pound the chicken breasts flat.

Drizzle olive oil on a cooking sheet wrapped in aluminum foil to prevent sticking.

Lay the flattened chicken breasts on the cooking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil on top of the chicken breasts.

Sprinkle cayenne pepper and paprika on the chicken breasts for seasoning.

Place the cooking sheet with the chicken in the preheated oven.

Set a timer for 20 minutes to bake the chicken.

Check the chicken at 17 minutes to see if it's done.

Remove the chicken from the oven after 18 minutes and let it rest.

Cut the chicken to check if it's cooked through and juicy.

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