Recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Prep time: 10 mins I Cook time: 20 mins I Total time: 30 mins I Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, brined (see ”Notes about the recipe for instructions)
1 Tbsp melted butter or olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

Brine chicken, if the chicken is already brined then skip this step (if you’re unsure if it is or not, it probably isn’t – the package will explicitly state if it is). How to brine chicken breast: Fill a large bowl with 4 cups warm water (has to be warm so the salt will dissolve well) and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Stir to combine until most of the salt dissolves. Add the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove and rinse with cold water and then pat dry with paper towels.
Preheat oven to 450F
Place the chicken breasts in a large casserole dish. Brush, on both sides, with melted butter/olive oil. In a separate small bowl add and mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the chicken – both sides.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink; if you want the chicken to be a little bit browned and crispier on top, turn broil on high for the final 3-5 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serve; or, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment Needed

Nutritional Information:

Calories 185| 31g Protein | 6g Fat | 0g Carbs

Notes about recipe:

Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts. If you have access to a cooking thermometer check the thickest part of the breast, it should be 165°F.

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