Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast

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!

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 16 minutes mins

Total: 26 minutes mins

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

USMetric

• ▢ 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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