Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast
Baked thin sliced chicken breasts are a quick and healthy meal. Add simple seasonings and then baking this thin chicken breast recipe will result in dinner in just a few minutes!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 209kcal
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 sheet of parchment paper
- 1 instant read thermometer
- 1 meat knife
- 1 meat mallet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. If using standard chicken breast, butterfly or cut the chicken in half from the thickest section to the thinnest section. Alternatively, use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to ¼ inch thickness.1.5 pound chicken breast
- Evenly season each side of chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Place seasoned chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reads 165F.
Notes
Use a paper towel to dry raw meat before seasoning to help the seasoning stick.
Let the thin sliced meat rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. This will help to ensure juicy and delicious chicken.
Use an instant-read meat thermometer to register the internal temperature of the cooked chicken at 165F. This will help to ensure the meat is not overcooked.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 38.5g | Fat: 4.5g