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4 oz cooked chicken breast on a plate with vegetables

Name: Juicy 4 oz Chicken Breast (Simple & Versatile)

Summary: A quick and delicious 4 oz chicken breast recipe, perfect for meal prep, weight loss, or a balanced dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
3 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 187
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 4 oz skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh herbs optional, like parsley or rosemary

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Digital kitchen scale (optional, for accuracy)
  • Grill or oven
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Small bowl for marinade

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high or your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Brush the marinade onto both sides of the chicken breast.
  5. Place the chicken breast on the grill or on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Cook for about 5–6 minutes per side on the grill (or 20–25 minutes in the oven), until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from heat, let rest for 3 minutes, and serve with vegetables or your favorite sides.

Notes

Notes:
Always check doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
You can batch-make this marinade and prepare several 4 oz chicken breasts for meal prep.
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the marinade.