Oven-Baked Juicy Chicken Breast
Perfectly baked chicken breast that's actually juicy and flavorful. The foundation of any weight-loss meal prep — 43g protein per breast.
PROTEIN 43g
CALORIES 280
P:E RATIO 3.6
TIME 27m
YIELD 4
P:E 3.6
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ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
4 chicken breasts (7 oz each) 43G PROTEIN
2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR
1 tsp garlic powder FLAVOR
1 tsp paprika FLAVOR
1/2 tsp onion powder FLAVOR
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning FLAVOR
1/2 tsp salt FLAVOR
1/4 tsp pepper FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate sliced for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Batching: Pounding to even thickness is THE key to juicy chicken breast.
- Reheat: Microwave 90 seconds with a damp paper towel over top to keep moist.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Preheat oven to 425°F.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness.
03
THE MACRO PREP
Coat with olive oil and all seasonings.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
Place on a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet.
05
STEP 5
Bake 18-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06
STEP 6
REST for 5 minutes before slicing — this is the secret to juicy chicken.
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servings
- 4 chicken breasts (7 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper