# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
→ Seasoning
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
→ Marinade (Optional)
11 - 1/4 cup olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to uniform thickness of approximately 3/4 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
04 - Rub seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast. Optionally, marinate in prepared marinade for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator, then pat dry before seasoning.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch or overlap.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until internal thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest portion.
07 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
