Description
This easy baked chicken breast oven recipe ensures tender, juicy results by using simple ingredients and precise techniques. The method covers marinating, even thickness, baking at the right temperature, and resting for perfect moist oven chicken every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish
2. Pound each chicken breast to an even 1/2 inch thickness
3. Brine or marinate the chicken for 15 to 30 minutes in salt water or olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings
4. Arrange the chicken in the prepared dish without overcrowding
5. Brush the breasts with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika
6. Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F
7. Remove the chicken and tent loosely with foil, letting it rest for 5 to 8 minutes
8. Slice against the grain and garnish with fresh herbs before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: moist oven chicken, baked chicken breast, juicy chicken, oven chicken recipe, easy chicken recipe, healthy chicken, meal prep chicken