Description
This is the perfect juicy baked chicken breast marinade recipe – it’s the only one you’ll ever need and it’s super customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Step: Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Step: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, dijon and spices together in a small bowl, and pour over chicken in a resealable bag. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 48 hours.
- Step: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add marinated chicken breasts.
- Step: Bake for 20 minutes. Check that chicken is cooked through by using a meat thermometer. Make sure it registers at least 165 F degrees in the thickest part of the chicken.
- Step: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or chopping.
Notes
Nutritional info is for one serving. Let the chicken rest after baking for maximum juiciness. Store leftovers in the fridge for 5 days. Freeze cooked or raw marinated chicken for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 221 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg
Keywords: chicken breast, marinade, healthy, meal prep, baked chicken, gluten-free, protein