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Brined and Baked Chicken Breasts

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of warm water
  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp whole peppercorns
  • 4 cloves of garlic  smashed
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts extra fat trimmed
  • garlic powder to taste
  • paprika to taste
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the water, kosher salt, peppercorns, and garlic cloves in an 8" square baking dish. Stir until the salt dissolves in the water.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and let them sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  4. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  5. Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  6. Place into the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is at an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes. Slice and serve. Enjoy.