How to Make Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a healthy and delicious way to prepare chicken breasts? Look no further than this recipe for Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts. This recipe takes a classic staple and gives it a healthier twist, without sacrificing any of the flavor or juiciness that you expect from a perfectly cooked chicken breast.

Many people turn to baked chicken breasts as a lean protein option, but sometimes they can turn out dry and flavorless. This recipe aims to change that by using a few ke...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 (12 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • parchment paper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix garlic powder, paprika, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub all sides of each chicken breast in olive oil and coat all sides with the spice rub. Place on a baking sheet. Top each breast with 1 tablespoon of butter. Cover each breast with parchment paper and tuck the paper underneath, creating a sealed pouch.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from the oven and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    552 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 224mg
    • Sodium: 834mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 72g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 636mg