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Forget dry chicken with our Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe! Deliciously seasoned before being cooked in the oven until golden with mouthwatering crisp edges!
Tender and full-flavored, our simple and easy-baked chicken breast recipe uses skinless and boneless chicken breasts baked in the oven until golden and caramelised. As succulent and juicy as our Baked Chicken Breast With Honey and our Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts, this staple chicken dish is the perfect addition to your weekly lunches and dinners.
THE JUICIEST OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RIGHT HERE!
For years I’ve been trying dozens of different recipes and techniques in an attempt to achieve the perfect, juicy chicken breast. This left me beyond disappointed having to naw through dry mouthfuls of chicken breast, occasionally dipping it in mayo to make it more tolerable (the ultimate food faux pas).
Then finally, this recipe was born! Easy, fast, and simple. No weird steps, no wrapping, tenting, brining or marinating needed. Just chicken breast rubbed in a tasty seasoning and left to bake in the oven.
Letting your oven do most of the work is the best way to attain the most perfect, baked chicken breast. One of the best things about this recipe is the aromatic pan juices which you can use to make a jus or enjoy as is, poured over your juicy baked chicken.
BAKED CHICKEN SEASONING
You only need a handful of simple seasonings for this one: paprika (mild, sweet, or smoky), brown sugar (or a brown sugar substitute for keto readers), dried herbs, onion and garlic powders, salt, pepper, and chili powder or cayenne.
Adapted from our Cajun Butter Chicken recipe but without the added heat! Of course, if you’re looking for a bit of a kick, feel free to add a little spice.
Mix all of these ingredients together and voila – the ultimate baked chicken seasoning! Why brown sugar? Well, the brown sugar allows the chicken to sweat while baking, making your baked chicken breast even juicer! Much like our succulent Chili Lime Chicken.
HOW LONG TO BAKE CHICKEN BREASTS
Large chicken breasts (7oz or 200g) take about 20-22 minutes to cook. Medium-sized breasts (5-6oz or 150-180g) take about 18-20 minutes. You also have the option of throwing on your broiler for the last 2 minutes to achieve crispier edges!
Cooking them at high heat ensures crispy, caramelised edges while retaining a moist, tender consistency on the inside. Once the chicken is golden and caramelised, it’s cooked! Let it rest for about 5 minutes to recirculate all of those natural juices through the meat.
HOW DO I KNOW MY CHICKEN IS COOKED?
If you’re unsure whether your chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer. It should read 165°F (75°C) when inserted in the thickest part of the meat.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH BAKED CHICKEN
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be paired with just about any side:
- Mashed potatoes
- Mashed cauliflower for a low-carb option
- Simple tomato salad
- Black beans and rice
- Smashed potatoes
MORE CHICKEN BREAST RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE
- Balsamic Baked Chicken Breast With Mozzarella Cheese
- Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan (Parmigiana)
- Creamy Garlic Chicken Breasts
Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Author: Karina
Tender baked chicken breasts are so JUICY and full-flavored! Forget dry chicken with our simple and easy-winning recipe. Deliciously seasoned before being baked in the oven until golden with mouthwatering crisp edges!
5 from 244 votes
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Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 16 minutes mins
Total: 26 minutes mins
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed, for keto - use brown sugar substitute
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt for extra flavor use seasoned salt, Adobo, or chicken salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked to taste
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
OPTIONAL:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons parsley fresh, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F | 220°C (standard oven) or 390°F | 200°C (fan forced/convection).
Pound each chicken breast to 0.8-inch | 2cm at the thickest part. Make sure your fillets are all the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
Combine sugar, paprika, chili, herbs, salt, powders and pepper. Set aside.
Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Transfer chicken to the pan, drizzle with the oil, and rub seasoning into the chicken to evenly coat.
Bake chicken in preheated oven for 16 minutes. Broil (grill) on high heat during the last 2 minutes until internal temperature is 165°F (75°C) using a meat thermometer. It should be golden with crisp edges.
Remove pan from oven, transfer chicken to serving plates, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
OPTIONAL STEP: While chicken is in the oven, melt butter in a small skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), and remove pan from heat. Stir in parsley, then pour the butter mixture into pan juices, stirring well to combine all of the flavors.
To serve, drizzle pan juices over the chicken and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Tip:If you prefer delicious, crispy, caramelised edges while retaining a moist, tender consistency on the inside, cook them at high heat!
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 922mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments
Mae says
I have never made chicken breast cause I was afraid it will be dry, but today I found your recipe and tried it and I’m so glad I did!
It’s juicy, flavorful and a 10/10.
Thanks for sharing!Reply
Erin says
I made this for dinner tonight and all of us loved it. It was so juicy and tender. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing!Reply
Kevin C. says
This is GREAT recipe, I’ve made it for my family at least a dozen times now. Everyone loves it.Reply
Linda Freymuth says
I just made this today And so glad I did. The chicken is excellent! Juicy and full of flavor! Thank you for sharing!Reply
K Johnson says
I made this for my family for the first time this evening and we were thoroughly impressed! My kids said, “your chicken isn’t usually THIS good” 😆 We all loved it.
The kids, even my picky eaters, all cleaned their plates. I never leave reviews on recipes, but this one I just had to!Reply
Marianne Drusano says
This is the third time I have made this chicken recipe for my family. They LOVE it. I make it into a sheet pan dinner with baby potatoes, carrots, onions and the chicken. I don’t bother to broil the chicken. This recipe is in my meal rotation, I am so happy I found it!Reply
Lynn says
This chicken turned out really good – very moist and flavorful! Easy to prep, as recipe says, everything simple and nothing weird lol.Reply
Barbara Galvin says
Oh, what a deliciously, easy to make, juicy and tasty chicken dish!!!! Thank you so. I love it and it will be a familiar meal / dinner in my home!!!! Absolutely the highlight of my day today!!!! Thank you sooooReply
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