Baked Chicken Breast
Directions
- 1Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 2Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 3Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 4Try to get all your chicken breasts to be about the same size.
- 5Try to get all your chicken breasts to be about the same size.
- 6Try to get all your chicken breasts to be about the same size.
- 7Gently pound the thicker part of your chicken breast for a more even thickness.
- 8Gently pound the thicker part of your chicken breast for a more even thickness.
- 9Gently pound the thicker part of your chicken breast for a more even thickness.
- 10Make the seasoning mix by mixing one teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of paprika, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of dried thyme, and about a quarter teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper.
- 11Make the seasoning mix by mixing one teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of paprika, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of dried thyme, and about a quarter teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper.
- 12Make the seasoning mix by mixing one teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of paprika, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of dried thyme, and about a quarter teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper.
- 13Lightly coat the chicken breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil and rub it in on both sides.
- 14Lightly coat the chicken breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil and rub it in on both sides.
- 15Lightly coat the chicken breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil and rub it in on both sides.
- 16Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken and rub it all over both sides.
- 17Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken and rub it all over both sides.
- 18Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken and rub it all over both sides.
- 19Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 20Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 21Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- 22Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish.
- 23Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish.
- 24Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish.
- 25Place the chicken in the oven and cook it for 18-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- 26Place the chicken in the oven and cook it for 18-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- 27Place the chicken in the oven and cook it for 18-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
- 28Flip the chicken halfway through.
- 29Flip the chicken halfway through.
- 30Flip the chicken halfway through.
- 31Remove the chicken at 160°F, knowing that it will increase to 165°F once it has rested.
- 32Remove the chicken at 160°F, knowing that it will increase to 165°F once it has rested.
- 33Remove the chicken at 160°F, knowing that it will increase to 165°F once it has rested.
- 34Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
- 35Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
- 36Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
- 37Place the cooked chicken breasts in a storage container in the fridge, where they’ll stay good for about three to four days.
- 38Place the cooked chicken breasts in a storage container in the fridge, where they’ll stay good for about three to four days.
- 39Place the cooked chicken breasts in a storage container in the fridge, where they’ll stay good for about three to four days.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 chicken breasts
Equipment
ovenbaking dishinstant read thermometermeat tenderizer