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Roasted Chicken Breast

Roasted Chicken Breast

American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 chicken breasts ( 4-ounces each, skinless, boneless)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp mince garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • CARBOHYDRATE COUNT: 3g
  • Serving Size: 4 ounces, makes 4 servings

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and whisk until combined.
  4. Brush on or pour lemon juice mixture over each chicken breast, coating evenly.
  5. Sprinkle each chicken breast evenly with paprika and bake in oven for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  6. Let the chicken breasts rest, covered with foil for 10-15 minutes before slicing or serving.

Citation: American Diabetes Association- Diabetes Food Hub