Description
An easy and heartwarming weeknight dinner recipe for juicy grilled or baked chicken breasts, perfect for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup of low-fat cream or yogurt (for creamy version)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- If grilling, cook the chicken on the grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- If baking, place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For a creamy version, stir in the low-fat cream or yogurt during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Just before serving, sprinkle fresh herbs on top for added flavor.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for a few hours for deeper flavor. Let the chicken rest before slicing for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg