Baked Chicken Breast

5 from 25 ratings

from kristineskitchenblog.com

Learn how to make the best juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned oven baked chicken breasts. This recipe is sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation! Serve the chicken with a few simple side dishes like mashed potatoes and green beans, or slice it up and add to salads, sandwiches or wraps.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Total Time28

Servings: servings

Calories: 165kcal

Author: Kristine Rosenblatt

Ingredients

For the Seasoning:

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

Other Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425° F.
Combine the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl: paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir or whisk to mix. Set aside.
Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Drizzle with the olive oil and rub over both sides of chicken.
Rub the seasoning rub over both sides of the chicken.
Bake chicken breasts according to their size: bake 5-6 ounce breasts for 13-16 minutes, bake 8 ounce breasts for 16-19 minutes, bake 11-12 ounce breasts for 22-26 minutes. Check that chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165° F by inserting an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. When slicing chicken, slice it against the grain for the most tender result.

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Notes

Store baked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
You may freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months. Wrap it well before freezing to minimize exposure to air.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is only an estimate.