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Baked Thin Chicken Breasts Recipe

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This recipe for Baked Thin Chicken Breasts offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare lean chicken with a simple spice blend. Perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection, these thin chicken breasts cook quickly and make a versatile protein addition to any meal, ideal for salads, wraps, or served on their own.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about ½ inch thick)

Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper if desired to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Prepare Chicken: Gently pat the thin chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, ensuring better spice adherence and even cooking.
  3. Make Spice Blend: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper until well mixed into a workable paste.
  4. Season Chicken: Rub the spice blend evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, coating thoroughly to infuse flavor.
  5. Bake: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring the chicken is fully cooked yet tender.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy the baked thin chicken breasts as they are, or slice them to add to salads, wraps, or other dishes as a lean, flavorful protein option.

Notes

  • Note 1: If you cannot find thinly sliced chicken breasts, you can butterfly regular chicken breasts and pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Note 2: Adjust the paprika quantity according to your flavor preference; smoked paprika can add deeper flavor if desired.
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety.
  • For added moisture, marinate the chicken briefly in the spice blend before baking, if time permits.

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