Description
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast is a simple and flavorful dish that results in juicy, tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups lukewarm water
- ¼ cup salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large bowl. Combine lukewarm water and salt; pour over chicken breasts. Set aside for 20 to 30 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Prepare the chicken seasoning blend by mixing salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried parsley, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour out the salt water, rinse chicken under cold water, and pat dry. Rub olive oil over each chicken breast and sprinkle seasoning blend evenly.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- For a crispy top, broil on HIGH for the final 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are of different thickness, pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for varied flavor.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F in the thickest part.
- Allow chicken to rest to keep it juicy and flavorful.
- Store baked chicken in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Reheat slowly with butter or water to maintain moisture.
- Cooked chicken can be frozen for 3 to 4 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 7351mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dish