These juicy baked chicken breasts are simply seasoned and baked until tender and juicy! They’re perfect for dinner, perfect for meal prep, and easy to chop for chicken salad.
Ingredients for Baked Chicken Breast
This juicy oven baked chicken breast recipe is juicy and delicious – I make it on repeat. Baked chicken breast is great for meal prep and perfect for adding to casseroles or soups. Chicken breast – This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each. The chicken is drizzled with oil for better browning on the outside and to help the seasonings stick. Seasonings – Save the chicken marinade for the grill and use seasonings for baked chicken breasts. I use seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, paprika and black pepper.
Variations
Add onion powder, garlic powder, or other spices like chili powder. Use your favorite chicken seasoning, or try cajun seasoning or taco seasoning. You can replace chicken breasts with boneless chicken thighs. Bake them for about 20 – 22 minutes or until they reach 165°F.
How to Make Baked Chicken Breast
Making perfect chicken breasts is very easy; the key is in the cooking time and temperature.
How Long To Bake Chicken Breast
Chicken breasts are naturally lean; overcooking will dry them out. The times below are for 6oz chicken breasts (thaw if fozen).
To Bake Chicken Breast at 400°F: This will take between 22 and 26 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts. You can cook chicken breasts at 350°F for closer to 25-30 minutes (although I prefer the higher heat above).
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Chicken breasts vary in thickness; for even cooking, use the flat side of a meat mallet (or even a rolling pin) to pound the thicker size to a more uniform thickness. Remove chicken from the oven at 160-162°F. It’ll rise to 165°F as it rests on the pan. Once cooked remove the chicken from the baking dish and transfer to a plate to rest.
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