Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast

By Ellie

4 Person

30 Minutes

0 Calories

Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast recipe is easy and gives you the best results for a baked skinless/boneless chicken breast. They are juicy and delicious! We make these several times a month. If you need a really great and reliable recipe for baked chicken breasts, this is it!

Ingredients

3/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp. Onion Powder
1/2 tsp. Pepper
1 tsp. Coarse Salt
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
4 Chicken Breasts
6 cups Water
1/4 cup Salt

Method

01

Before you begin, check the packaging to see if your chicken breasts are treated with saltwater. If not, dissolve the 1/4 cup of salt in 6 cups of warm water (not too hot) in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and let them soak for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse them in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
02

While the chicken is brining, mix the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.
03

Set your oven to 425℉. Rub the chicken with the olive oil and then rub with the spice mixture on both sides.
04

Bake uncovered for 15-20* minutes Depending on size of breasts), or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If you use a meat thermometer to measure the temperature thickest part of the breast, it should be between 160-170°F. (The FDA recommends 165°F.) Don't let it overcook!
05

Let the chicken rest about 5-10 minutes, loosely covered, before serving, and it will be juicy and moist.

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Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast

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( By Ellie )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

3/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika

3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp. Onion Powder

1/2 tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. Coarse Salt

1 tbsp. Olive Oil

4 Chicken Breasts

6 cups Water

1/4 cup Salt

03 Method

Step 1

Before you begin, check the packaging to see if your chicken breasts are treated with saltwater. If not, dissolve the 1/4 cup of salt in 6 cups of warm water (not too hot) in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and let them soak for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse them in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

While the chicken is brining, mix the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Set your oven to 425℉. Rub the chicken with the olive oil and then rub with the spice mixture on both sides.

Step 4

Bake uncovered for 15-20* minutes Depending on size of breasts), or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If you use a meat thermometer to measure the temperature thickest part of the breast, it should be between 160-170°F. (The FDA recommends 165°F.) Don't let it overcook!

Step 5

Let the chicken rest about 5-10 minutes, loosely covered, before serving, and it will be juicy and moist.

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