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A serving dish with juicy chicken breast. There are lemon and Rosemary as well
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The Best Oven Baked Chicken Breast {20 Minutes}

This is an easy and quick way to Bake the most juicy chicken breast. Only takes 20 minutes, this recipe is delicious and versatile.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chicken breast, oven baked chicken, paleo chicken, roasted chicken, whole30 chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Shuang Shuang Liang

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs 4 pieces chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
  • 3 tbsp [avocado oil]
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped rosemary
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  • Chop the rosemary and garlic into small pieces. Leave a few bunches of rosemary for decoration.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs of chicken breast, avocado oil, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and arrowroot starch. Mix everything with hands until well combined. It should feel slightly floury on the outside of the chicken breast.
  • Grease a baking pan with avocado oil. Line up the chicken breast. Squeeze half a lemon on top.
  • Bake 450 F for 15 minutes, or until inner temperature reaches 160-165 F.
  • Let the roasted chicken sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

  1. When baking at 450 F, I usually use this rule of thumb: 1 lb 7-8 minutes depending on thickness. See more tips on temperature when baking chicken breast in this post.
  2. Make sure to have the chicken rest for 10+ minutes to soak the juice in before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 lb | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 60mg