Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

Use whichever spice combinations you prefer. The key to baking white meat without it getting dry is topping it with butter and wrapping it in parchment paper. It locks in the moisture and is tender and juicy every single time. The paper absorbs most all of the butter so you are not actually consuming it.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

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

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Healthier Baked Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 551.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 71.6g 143%

Carbohydrates: 2.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 26.9g 41%

Saturated Fat: 10.6g 53%

Cholesterol: 224.3mg 75%

Vitamin A Iu: 1048.6IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 45.3mg 348%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 91%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 10.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 47.8mg 5%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 70.4mg 25%

Potassium: 635.9mg 18%

Sodium: 834.4mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 241.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.