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Oven Baked Chicken Breast

My tips for a truly juicy, Oven Baked Chicken Breast: a touch of brown sugar in the seasoning which makes the chicken sweat while it bakes so it creates a semi "sauce", and cooking fast o...
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 286
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • ▢ 4 chicken breasts , 150 – 180g / 5 – 6 oz each (Note 1)
  • ▢ 2 tsp olive oil
Seasoning:
  • ▢ 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ▢ 1 tsp paprika
  • ▢ 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme , or other herb of choice
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • ▢ 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Garnish, optional:
  • ▢ Finely chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C (200°C fan).
  2. Pound chicken to 1.5cm / 0.6" at the thickest part - using a rolling pin, meat mallet or even your fist (key tip for even cooking + tender chicken).
  3. Mix Seasoning.
  4. Line tray with foil and baking / parchment paper. Place chicken upside down on tray. Drizzle chicken with about 1 tsp oil. Rub over with fingers. Sprinkle with Seasoning.
  5. Flip chicken. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil, rub with fingers, sprinkle with Seasoning, covering as much of the surface area as you can.
  6. Bake 18 minutes, or until surface is golden per photos and video, or internal temperature is 165°F/75°C using a meat thermometer.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately transfer chicken to serving plates.
  8. Wait 3 - 5 minutes before serving, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Pictured with a side of Garlic Butter Rice with Kale.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 46gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 403mgSugar: 4g

Notes

Pounding the chicken to an even thickness is a key culinary technique that ensures uniform cooking and tenderness. This method breaks down the muscle fibers, allowing the chicken to cook more evenly and remain juicy, preventing the dreaded dry bite.

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