How to Cook Delicious Baked Chicken

If you are looking for a healthy, easy and tasty meal option, you can’t go wrong with baked chicken. Baked chicken is a versatile dish that can be served for lunch, dinner, or even in a salad. In this guide, we’ll show you how to cook baked chicken step by step.

What You Will Need

Before we start cooking, let’s first gather all the ingredients and tools that we’ll need.

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons of garlic powder
2 teaspoons of paprika
3 tablespoons of olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional)

Tools:

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Measuring spoons
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Small bowl

Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While your oven is heating up, let’s prepare the chicken.

Prepare the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.

Get Ready to Bake

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to avoid sticking. Drizzle three tablespoons of olive oil onto the baking sheet, then spread it evenly with your hands. Place the chicken on the baking sheet.

Bake the Chicken

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches the temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Serve and Enjoy

Garnish the chicken with lemon wedges (optional) and serve with your favorite side dish like baked potatoes or roasted vegetables. Enjoy your delicious and healthy baked chicken!