Ingredients
24ozchicken breasts,boneless, skinless
½tspgarlic powder
½tspdried thyme
½tsppaprika,scant
¼tsponion powder
¼tspdried oregano
¼tspchili powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2tbspolive oil
1tbspfresh parsley,minced, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Pound chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out thicker portions and to help tenderize.
In a small bowl whisk together garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, oregano, paprika, chili powder, 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste), and ½ teaspoon pepper.
Place chicken in the baking dish, then brush both sides with olive oil.
Season both sides of chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 to 20 minutes until center of chicken breasts registers 165 degrees Fon an instant-read thermometer.
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving and slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
