Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

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It’s so easy to make tender and flavorful Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast in the oven! Just season and bake for a healthy chicken dish that’s perfectly cooked.

plate of Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts

Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Breast

Baking thin sliced chicken breast is a super convenient way to meal prep a batch of chicken. All you need are your chicken slices, a bit of seasoning (like salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs), and an oven. Just sprinkle those flavors on your chicken, pop them in the oven, and let it do all the work. In no time, you’ll have a tasty, protein-packed dish that’s ready to enjoy now or save for another meal.

Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts on a baking sheet

These baked thin slices are perfect for salads, sandwiches, or even on their own as a satisfying snack. Slice or dice them to add lean protein to any dinner. So, let’s get baking and discover the joy of simple and yummy thin sliced chicken breast right from your oven!

seasoned, thin chicken breasts on a baking sheet

Love the flavor of baked chicken? Check out these favorite recipes: Easy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe, Best Ever Crispy Baked Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe, and Garlic Barbecue Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken Recipe.

How To Make Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Top chicken with a drizzle of olive oil and seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub seasonings and oil on chicken to coat the pieces evenly. Flip chicken over and repeat the process- season and rub all over the chicken.

fork holding piece of Baked Chicken Breast

Lay seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 13 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the oven and serve!

thinly sliced chicken breast seasoned and baked

Cooking Tips

  • Can use any type of oil you like for cooking
  • You can omit the oil if you prefer, but it does keep the chicken moist during the baking process
  • The cooking time can vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer to be sure that the chicken is done cooking

juicy and tender Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts

How Do You Know When Thin Sliced Chicken Breast Is Done?

Cooked chicken will register at 165 degrees on a meat thermometer when it is ready. Be sure to insert thermometer in thickest part of the breast.

easy dinner oven baked chicken breasts

What To Serve with Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

This classic dinner dish would be perfect with some side dish favorites like Sautéed Green Beans Recipe, Instant Pot Red Potatoes, and Air Fryer Cornbread Muffins From Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.

Or slice up the cooked chicken and use it to top fresh salads like Korean Cucumber Salad, Spring Mix Salad, or Kale Salad Recipe With Raisins And Sunflower Seeds.

Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts topped with seasonings

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Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast

It's so easy to make tender and flavorful Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast in the oven! Just season and bake for a healthy chicken dish that's perfectly cooked.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Chicken, Dinner, low-carb, Main Dish
Keyword: Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast
Cooking Method: Oven
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal

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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil or any type of cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Top chicken with a drizzle of olive oil and seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub seasonings and oil on chicken to coat the pieces evenly. Flip chicken over and repeat the process- season and rub all over the chicken.
  • Lay seasoned chicken breasts in a single layer on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 13 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
  • Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the oven and serve!

Notes

  • Can use any type of oil you like for cooking
  • You can omit the oil if you prefer, but it does keep the chicken moist during the baking process
  • The cooking time can vary depending on your oven and the thickness of the chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer to be sure that the chicken is done cooking
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 426mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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