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Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

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This Easy Baked Chicken Breast recipe features perfectly seasoned and tender chicken breasts baked to juicy perfection. With simple pantry spices and a quick prep, it’s a healthy and versatile dinner option ready in under 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Seasoning Mix

  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425° F to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the chicken breasts evenly and thoroughly.
  2. Make Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a flavorful rub for the chicken.
  3. Pound Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound them evenly to a uniform thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin to promote even cooking.
  4. Prepare Chicken: Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pat them dry with paper towels. Drizzle the olive oil over both sides of the chicken and rub it in to help the seasoning stick and promote browning.
  5. Apply Seasoning: Evenly rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
  6. Bake Chicken: Bake the chicken breasts according to their weight: 5-6 ounce breasts bake for 13-16 minutes, 8 ounce breasts for 16-19 minutes, and 11-12 ounce breasts for 22-26 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165° F for safe consumption.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice the chicken against the grain for the most tender and juicy results before serving.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing helps retain its juices and tenderness.
  • Adjust baking time according to chicken breast size for best results.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer for accurate doneness checking.
  • Seasoning can be modified to your preference or replaced with Italian seasoning.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/easy-baked-chicken-breast-recipe/