Baked Thin Chicken Breasts Recipe

Feature image of baked chicken breasts on the rimmed baking sheet after coning out of the oven.

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These Baked Thin Chicken Breasts are perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. Made with just a few ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes, they’re so simple and delicious you’ll want to make them again and again.

Prep Time5

Cook Time22

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to bake thin chicken breasts

Servings: pieces

Calories: 154kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise.
Mix the olive oil and spices in a medium bowl, add the chicken and toss to coat it evenly.
Place seasoned chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes.

Notes

If your breasts come out very different size and thickness when you cut them you can use a meat mallet to flatten them to an even thickness. Place between two pieces of plastic wrap or in a zip top bag so it doesn't splatter everywhere.

Pat dry with paper towels if the chicken seems excessively wet. Sometimes this happens, especially if they've been frozen. Do not wash the chicken, you'll risk spreading bacteria.

Chicken is done when the internal temperature reads 165° on a meat thermometer. You can also cut the center with a knife and look to see if it's done.

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Nutritional information is approximate.

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