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Easy Salt and Pepper Chicken

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Well-seasoned Easy Salt & Pepper Chicken has just 4 ingredients, 10 min prep, and is oven-baked, budget-friendly & super versatile.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Author Jan Nunes
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Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Tablespoon Safflower Oil or Other Neutral-Flavored Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C and line a baking pan or shallow casserole with aluminum foil.
  • Prepare Chicken. If chicken breasts are thick, cut them in half lengthwise so they are no more than 1” thick.
    Brush the chicken on both sides with the oil and season both sides with salt and pepper. Each cut breast should get a generous pinch of each seasoning on each side.
    2 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 Tablespoon Safflower Oil, 1 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt, 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Bake Chicken. Place the chicken in the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Serve and Enjoy. Serve the chicken hot from the oven or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

My Top Tips
♡ For perfectly seasoned chicken, salt and pepper both sides of the cut chicken breast.
♡ Don't overcook the chicken! Begin testing for doneness after baking the chicken for 25 minutes.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
Refrigeration: Place cooled chicken breasts in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Wrap chicken breast in plastic wrap, place in a zip-close plastic bag, press out the air, and the chicken can be frozen for up to 4 weeks.
Reheating: You can reheat frozen Salt and Pepper Chicken after thawing it in the refrigerator. Place the chicken in a microwave or oven-safe covered container and heat it in a microwave or oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 846mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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