Baked Butterfly Chicken Breast
A simple yet satisfying dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally but not all the way through.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Allow resting after baking for juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg