🍗 Chicken Breasts
Chicken breasts are lean, high-protein, and super versatile. They can be baked, grilled, pan-seared, air-fried, or shredded for salads and wraps.
🍳 Simple Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil.
- Season evenly on both sides.
- Bake 18–22 minutes (until internal temp reaches 165°F / 74°C).
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (keeps it juicy).
🔥 Other Cooking Methods
Pan-Seared:
Cook in a hot skillet with oil, 5–7 minutes per side.
Air Fryer:
375°F (190°C) for 14–18 minutes.
Grilled:
6–8 minutes per side over medium heat.
💡 Tips for Juicy Chicken
- Pound to even thickness before cooking.
- Don’t overcook — use a meat thermometer.
- Let it rest before cutting.
- Marinate for extra flavor (lemon, yogurt, soy sauce, herbs).
If you’d like, I can give you creamy garlic, lemon herb, spicy, or meal-prep versions.
