Best Baked Chicken Breast Recipe (Simple Seasoning)
Simple and easy to make, and perfectly juicy and tender, this seasoned chicken breast recipe is seriously the best!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts if using frozen, thaw beforehand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Drizzle the oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle them with the seasoning mix on both sides, pat down the seasoning well so it sticks.4 large chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Place the chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or in a greased casserole dish.
- Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. Do not overcook or you'll get dry chicken.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through; it should register at 165°F. The chicken breasts should be an even white color throughout.
- Let the breasts rest under some tented foil for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- If you like things spicy, try adding a little cayenne, smoked paprika or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1137mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg