Description
Succulent Oven Baked Chicken Breast elevates weeknight dinners with its simple yet flavorful approach. Juicy seasoned chicken emerges perfectly golden and tender, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast, boneless and skinless
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F and ready a 9×13 inch casserole dish with a light coating of olive oil to prevent chicken from adhering to the surface.
- Position chicken breasts between plastic wrap sheets and carefully flatten to an even 0.5-0.75 inch thickness using a rolling pin, ensuring uniform cooking throughout.
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl to create a robust seasoning blend.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts, then generously distribute the spice mixture across both sides, massaging thoroughly to guarantee complete coverage.
- Transfer seasoned chicken to the prepared casserole dish and place a small butter pat atop each breast to enhance moisture and flavor profile.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches precisely 165°F.
- Optional: Activate the broiler for a final 1-3 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy exterior, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken ensures uniform cooking, preventing dry edges and raw centers, so use a rolling pin between plastic wrap for consistent thickness.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk or yogurt for 30 minutes before seasoning to boost tenderness and moisture, especially helpful for lean chicken breasts.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and avoid overcooking, which can make chicken tough and dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 642 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg