Baked Herb Chicken Breasts

Name: Baked Herb Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

4 servings10 min prep25 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Baked Herb Chicken Breasts

Story updated September 18, 2026

Baking chicken with herbs reflects broad European culinary traditions of simply roasting meat with garden herbs like thyme and rosemary. This straightforward preparation became especially popular in mid-20th-century America as boneless chicken breast turned into a supermarket staple and a go-to weeknight protein.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
2Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook uniformly.
3Whisk together the olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each breast and arrange on the baking sheet.
5Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear.
6Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.

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