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Keto baked chicken breast with a savory golden-brown smoked paprika crust and juicy sliced center.

Keto Baked Chicken Breast

Linda Larue
Tender chicken cutlets seasoned with a savory smoked paprika rub and baked at high heat for a juicy weeknight dinner. A brief rest locks in flavorful pan juices without any sugary coatings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 192 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

  • Avocado oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts (3 large) cut in ½ horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 425°F, then coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with avocado oil spray. The dish should have a light, even sheen with no dry patches.
  • Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. The blend should look evenly colored, with the paprika distributed throughout.
  • Brush both sides of the chicken with olive oil, then cover both sides evenly with the seasoning mixture. The spices should cling in a thin, rust-colored layer rather than collect in clumps.
  • Set the chicken in the prepared dish in one layer and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Check the thickest cutlet with a thermometer and remove the dish when it reaches 165°F.
  • Leave the chicken undisturbed for 5 minutes before serving. Clear juices will settle in the dish and the cutlets will feel firm but still springy at the center.

Notes

Prep tip: Pat the chicken completely dry before brushing with olive oil so the seasoning mixture clings evenly instead of slipping into the dish.
Resting: Keep the cutlets undisturbed for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute. Spoon the accumulated pan juices over slices before serving.
Storage: Allow cooked cutlets to cool slightly, then store them whole with pan juices in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheating: Reheat portions gently in a covered skillet over low heat with a spoonful of reserved pan juices, or warm loosely covered in the microwave on low power.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Baked Chicken Breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
192
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
752
mg
251
%
Sodium
 
354
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
415
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
1
g
0
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
165
IU
3
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword boneless chicken breasts, keto baked chicken breast, low carb chicken dinner
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