Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

close up of a baked sliced chicken breast

Baked chicken breast recipe is always a budget-friendly and wholesome, healthy dinner. This recipe uses a simple, 3-step process to ensure the best tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken, every time!

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword baked chicken breast, Chicken, chicken breast recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings People

Calories 168kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

3 free range organic boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

First, brine your chicken breasts by combining the warm water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt in a large bowl. Stir it well until salt is dissolved in the water. Add the chicken breasts and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450F and coat a baking dish with cooking spray. Then, remove the chicken from the brine and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken in a single layer in a prepared baking sheet and brush the top of it with olive oil.
In a small bowl, add Italian seasonings, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Mix everything well. Then, sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken on both sides.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reached the internal temperature of 165F. I recommend using a cooking thermometer to know precisely the temperature.
Remove it from the oven, transfer to a serving plate, cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving it.

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Notes

Get similar-sized chicken breasts so they cook evenly.
Make sure the chicken breasts do not overlap. This will help them cook evenly. Making sure there's space between them will allow for the hot air to reach all of the chicken breasts.
To store: Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
To reheat: You can reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also eat chicken cold.
To freeze: You can freeze chicken breasts in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. You can also shred them before freezing so you can quickly add them to soups or salads.

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