Baked Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
184 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Breast
Description
Baked Chicken Breast features boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly coated with melted butter and a brown sugar-spiced rub containing Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. The brown sugar helps develop a caramelized exterior during baking.
Baking at 425°F for 18-20 minutes cooks the breasts thoroughly while promoting a slightly sweet and smoky crust. The finishing sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a fresh herb note and some color contrast.
Choosing chicken breasts of similar size ensures even cooking. Allowing the chicken to rest briefly after baking helps retain juices for a tender texture. This preparation suits straightforward family dinners served alongside vegetables, grains, or salads.
Avoid using overly thick chicken breasts, as they require longer cooking and may dry out.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast 4-5 ounces each, boneless skinless
- 3 butter melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brush the butter all over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Rub the spice mixture all over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into a chicken breast registers at least 165 degrees F.
- Sprinkle with parsley. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
- Avoid overly thick breasts to prevent drying out.
- Let the chicken rest after baking to retain juices and improve tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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