Simple Comfort: Baking the Perfect Chicken Breast
My easy baked chicken breast recipe guarantees tender, JUICY chicken breasts that are crisp and expertly seasoned. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (6-8 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Grease a non-stick skillet and set aside.
- Gently pound the chicken breast fillets to around an inch in thickness.
- Rub olive oil over them.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spices over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in the skillet and bake for 8-9 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the oven once they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- TO FREEZE: Let the chicken cool completely, then wrap the breasts in aluminum foil and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 6 months. Let the chicken thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- TO REHEAT: Microwave the chicken for 30-40 seconds or until warm, or reheat on the stovetop.