No matter how I try to diversify my recipe on this blog, it always seems to come down to what’s probably the most popular meat – CHICKEN! First, chicken is incredibly versatile for stews, appetizers, the main course, you name it. Moreover, nutritionists say that the breast is the healthier and leanest part. And we can agree that baking chicken breast is much better for you than frying it. It also makes less of a mess in the kitchen. 😉 So this amazing oven-baked chicken breast recipe is a win-win! 😉
Recipe Ingredients
How To Make Oven-Baked Chicken Breast
Prep the Chicken
Wash the chicken breasts, then pound them to an even thickness before cooking.Pound – Place the chicken on a chopping board, then cover it in plastic wrap (you don’t want to spatter raw chicken in your kitchen). Use a mallet to pound the pieces until they are as even thickness as possible. While thickness between a ¼ and ½ inch is best, making it as uniform as possible will ensure even cooking. (Photos 1-3)Combine – Salt chicken. Then combine the seasonings (Italian herbs, onion and garlic powder, paprika, white pepper, and cayenne pepper). Mix well. (Photos 4-5)Season– Sprinkle both sides of the breasts with a generous amount of spices, and place them on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet in a single layer. (Photos 6-7)
Bake the Chicken Breast
Bake in a preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer stuck in the thickest part of the breast will read 165-170℉/74-77℃. How long it takes depends on the thickness of your chicken. For safety, it’s best to use a thermometer. (Photo 8)Serve – Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing so the juice can reabsorb into the meat. Remove and serve with rice or potatoes and veggies.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can prep and season your chicken the day before. Thirty minutes before you bake it, take it out of the fridge so it can come to room temperature. And then bake as the recipe directs. You can also freeze it for two months in a freezer-safe resealable bag. Thaw your seasoned chicken overnight in the fridge, and bake it the next day.
Serving and Storage Instructions
This recipe is best 10 minutes after it comes out of the oven. But it’s also good at room temperature in a chicken Caesar salad. Keep the baked chicken fresh for four days in the fridge by placing it in a clean and dry airtight container. Or extend its shelf life to four months by freezing it. To reheat, let the chicken come to room temperature for about 30 minutes, and then put it in a baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350℉/177℃ oven for about 15 minutes or until the thermometer reads 165-170℉/74-77℃.
What to Serve With Oven-Baked Chicken Breast
Creamy Brussel SproutsRoasted Fingerling PotatoesGreen Beans and BaconPull-Apart Garlic Bread RollsFondant Potatoes
More Deliciously Baked Chicken Recipes to Try
Baked Chicken Leg QuartersChicken and Rice CasseroleBaked Chicken SpaghettiChicken Pasta BakeCrispy Baked Chicken Wings
Conclusion
Juicy oven-baked breast chicken is for all ages and occasions. What’s your favorite seasoning mix to spice up chicken? Comment below! ❤️
Watch How to Make It
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