One thing I’ve been noticing lately is how much I’ve been enjoying creating extra easy recipes. No matter how much you like to cook, (or not) you can never have too many simple recipes. Today’s baked chicken breasts make good use of basic pantry staple spices, and it’s incredibly flavorful. Sometimes it’s nice to spend time in the kitchen, but more often than not I just need to get something tasty on the table! This always means I need something extra simple without a mile long ingredients list. So if you’re in the same boat, this recipe is for you and it definitely doesn’t disappoint in the flavor department. This chicken is also a favorite of mine to meal prep for the week ahead. Once it’s all chopped up it’s easy to use in all sorts of things and make quick salads for lunches. The best part about this recipe it all the flavor, no boring chicken around these parts for sure!
Now… let’s get started making The Best Baked Chicken Breasts step by step
Step 1
First we’re going to mix together all the spices.
Step 2
Then stir the avocado oil in to make a loose paste. This helps the chicken stay moist and it’s much easier to coat the chicken in the spices when you mix them with oil first.
Step 3
Next coat the chicken breasts in the spices.
Step 4
Finally bake the chicken until it’s just done in the center before serving with your choice of sides.
Serve this chicken with any of these side dish recipes
Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes Oven Roasted Lemon Herb Broccoli How to Cook Spaghetti Squash Easiest Garlic Roasted Green Beans The Best Mashed Potatoes Simple Mashed Sweet Potatoes Caramelized Bacon Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Healthy Broccoli Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus, (can be roasted alongside the chicken) Green Beans with Bacon Mushroom Sauce
I sure hope you get a chance to make this chicken soon! If you do make it, I’d love it if you’d leave me a comment/rating below. And I always love hearing from you here, and over on Instagram where you can tag me at #getinspiredeveryday with your photos. 5 from 3 reviews 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika, see notes 1/2 Teaspoon granulated garlic 1 Teaspoon granulated onion 1 Teaspoon sea salt, or to your taste 1/2 Teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon avocado or olive oil In a small bowl, combine all the spices. Add the oil and stir to form a loose paste. Coat the chicken breasts in in the spice mixture, and lay them in a 8-9″ baking dish. Bake the chicken until it’s done in the center or a thermometer read 165ºF, or about 15-20 minutes for 8 ounces chicken breasts. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve with your choice of sides. Regular paprika works as well, but smoked paprika is worth adding to your shopping list.
