Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Description
Baked Chicken Breast Recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with a spice blend of brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary. Olive oil helps the seasoning adhere while baking. Cooking at 350°F for about 30 minutes ensures the chicken is cooked through but remains juicy. The combination of brown sugar and paprika adds a mild sweetness and subtle smoky note to the chicken's mild flavor.
The texture is tender with a slightly caramelized exterior from the sugar and olive oil. Baking on parchment paper simplifies cleanup. After baking, slicing the breasts allows for versatile serving options.
This dish can be served warm alongside vegetables, grains, or as a protein topping for salads. It adapts well to meal prepping due to its simple seasoning and straightforward cooking method.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months to preserve freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika ground
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh
- 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350℉.
- In a medium sized bowl, add brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts to coat evenly.
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl with the spice mixture, and evenly coat the chicken breasts.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add seasoned chicken breast to the sheet pan, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Slice chicken breasts and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cooked chicken breasts in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 862mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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