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Juicy Oven-Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, black pepper, dried thyme, cayenne, paprika, and salt in a medium mixing bowl or shallow baking dish.
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Juicy Oven-Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
Coat the chicken breasts in the spice mixture one at a time, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts.
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Bake on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes.
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Juicy Oven-Baked Cajun Chicken Breasts
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.