Juiciest Baked Chicken Breast

Directions

  1. 1Pat the boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry.
  2. 2Drizzle olive oil in your baking dish and brush it all over.
  3. 3Add the chicken to the baking dish and brush with a bit more oil generously on both sides.
  4. 4In a small bowl, prepare the dry rub by combining paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5Season the chicken breast generously with the dry rub on both sides, rubbing it in.
  6. 6Top each chicken breast with a small pat of butter.
  7. 7Bake at 450° Fahrenheit for 18 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • paprika
  • Italian seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • butter

Equipment

baking dishsmall bowl

Tips

  • Pat chicken breasts dry to help seasoning stick.
  • Use butter on top of each chicken breast for juiciness.
  • Do not skip the 5-minute resting period after baking.