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italian baked chicken
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Italian Baked Chicken Breast (+70 Healthy Chicken Breast Recipes)

Italian Baked Chicken Breast is a quick and easy way to get super flavorful, juicy chicken breast! First, marinate your chicken breast in a homemade Italian marinade and then bake it to perfection.
Prep 40 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Fat 15
Carbs 4
Protein 26
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil

Instructions

  • First, combine all ingredients (but the chicken breast) in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. 
  • Place chicken breast into a glass container or gallon-size bag. Then, pour the marinade on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
  • Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or for best results, for 24 hours.
  • When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then, transfer all of the contents of your bag (including the marinade) into a 9x9-inch baking dish. 
  • Bake chicken breasts at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  • Remove chicken breast from the oven and then place it onto a plate. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving. 
  • Enjoy immediately. 

Tips & Notes

  • Storage: let baked chicken breast cool completely and then transfer into an airtight container. Store in the rerigeraor for up to 3-5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g