Oven Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and healthy option for any meal, Oven Baked Chicken Breast is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 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
- 1 tablespoon butter (diced)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 0.5 – 0.75 inches.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken evenly with this seasoning mix.
Cooking
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the casserole dish.
- Top each piece with a slice of butter.
- Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Then, broil for an additional 1-3 minutes to get a nice brown color on top.
Notes
Make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness for even cooking. Don't skip the broiling step for a nice golden crust. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked through without drying it out.