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Roasted Chicken Breast at 400

Anne Aslanides
An easy 3 ingredient method for roasting juicy chicken breast that's perfect for dinner, salads, sandwiches, bowls, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat thermometer
  • Rimmed baking sheet sized for the amount of chicken you use
  • cutting board wash between raw and cooked if using the same one
  • Meat tenderizer or rolling pin, or heavy canned good
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pastry brush and fork optional, for seasoning without touching raw chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breast
  • 1.5 tablespoon All purpose seasoning I used a blend of salt, pepper, onion & garlic powders, and paprika
  • 1 tablespoon oil of choice, I used avocado oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pound chicken to an even thickness (focus on the thick end).
  • Rub chicken with oil, then coat both sides with seasoning. Place on the pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes, depending on thickness. Check the thickest part with an instant read thermometer. Pull at 160°F.
  • Rest chicken breast, transferring to a plate once it hits 165°F. After 5-10 minutes, slice against the grain and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t skip flattening. Even thickness prevents the thin end from drying out.
  • Thermometer = best results. Color is not a reliable doneness check for chicken breast.
  • Carryover cooking matters. Pulling at 160°F plus resting lands you at 165°F without overcooking.
  • If it’s under 160°F: return to oven and recheck every 1 to 3 minutes.
  • Avoid overcooking on the pan: move chicken off the hot baking sheet once it hits temp.
  • Seasoning swaps: Use any chicken seasoning blend you like (Italian, Cajun, taco, lemon pepper).
  • Storage: Cool, then refrigerate airtight for up to 4 days. Great for salads, wraps, bowls, and meal prep.

Nutrition

Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.

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