Description
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast brings juicy, tender meat to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Seasoned simply and baked until golden, this protein-packed dish delivers a straightforward, delicious meal that your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Liquid & Fat:
- 4 cups lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup salt
Seasonings:
- 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 fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅙ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Mix 4 cups lukewarm water with ¼ cup salt in a large bowl. Submerge 1 to 1.5 pounds chicken breasts in the brine solution for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425˚F while chicken brines. Combine all dried seasonings in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly with a fork.
- Drain the salt water and rinse chicken breasts under cold water. Pat each breast completely dry using paper towels.
- Coat chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ensuring even coverage across entire surface.
- Sprinkle seasoning blend generously over each chicken breast, covering all sides with desired amount of spice mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and roast at 425˚F for 22 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Check chicken’s temperature around 20-minute mark using an instant-read meat thermometer to prevent overcooking.
- Switch oven to high broil for final 3 to 4 minutes to create a golden, crispy exterior on chicken breasts.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest on serving plate for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Brining helps keep the chicken breast super moist and tender, so don’t skip this step even if you’re short on time.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning ensures a crispy, golden exterior that seals in all the delicious flavors.
- Invest in a good meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken without guesswork, preventing dry or undercooked meat.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly option, swap out any dried herbs with fresh herbs from your garden or local market for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-29 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg