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Spicy Italian Baked Chicken for Breakfast

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • To taste Crushed red pepper flakes
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper
  • 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 piece Lemon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish.
  6. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. While the chicken is baking, chop up fresh basil leaves and set them aside.
  8. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. Squeeze the half lemon over the chicken for some added zest and sprinkle the chopped basil leaves on top for garnish.
  10. Serve the Spicy Italian Baked Chicken hot for a spicy and savory breakfast.