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Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Perfect, juicy Baked Chicken Breast topped with crispy panko-parmesan crumbs – flavorful and delicious!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts (preferably organic)
  • kosher salt (Diamond Crystal Kosher, if using Morton's or table salt use less)
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs (OR gluten free panko)
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon (cut into wedges for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.
  2. Preheat oven 425F degrees. Spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with olive oil.
  3. Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of water and add 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt, stir to dissolve. (if using table salt, or sea salt, or Mortons, use half)
  4. In a small bowl combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, with the remaining spices. Rub the spice mix over the chicken and transfer to the baking dish.
  5. Add the chicken breasts to the water and let them sit, refrigerated at least 1 hour, or up to 2 to brine.
  6. Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the top of each breast then sprinkle with panko and Parmesan. Spray the top with olive oil spray.
  7. Remove from water, pat dry with paper towels and discard the water.
  8. Bake until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 24-27 minutes.
  9. While the chicken bakes, slice lemon into wedges and serve with chicken.

Notes

  • You can brine ahead and drain, refrigerate overnight if needed before baking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1breast Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1breast
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.