This simple oven baked chicken breast has loads of flavor and is made with simple ingredients. It is the best way to bake chicken and works great on a salad or with a simple side.
If you’re looking for the best-baked chicken breast, this is the oven baked chicken recipe for you. This is one of the best baked boneless chicken breast recipes.
You can also grill this chicken recipe and it turns out great. Just add a little oil (about 2 Tablespoons) to your butter, garlic and spice mixture. Oil has a higher smoke point than butter so it will help give your chicken a nice golden char.
What are the best Baked Chicken Seasonings?
In this simple baked chicken recipe, I’m using paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Even though it’s very simple, there is tons of flavor in this simple baked chicken.
I also used some minced garlic and melted butter to add more flavor and ensure you have moist chicken breasts to enjoy.
Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe:
This is one of those easy baked chicken breast recipes. It’s perfect for so many different lunch or chicken dinner ideas. My kids even like taking leftovers in their school lunches with a side of BBQ sauce or ranch dressing.
You can use this recipe on your favorite salad, in chicken tacos, meat for chicken enchiladas, or with your favorite side. This really is such a versatile chicken recipe.
If it’s too cold to grill or you just don’t feel like being outside, this oven-baked chicken recipe is one your family will love!
How long to bake chicken:
The answer to this question is going to depend on how thick your chicken breast is. The meat I used for this easy baked chicken recipe was pretty thick so it took about 35 minutes for the chicken breasts to cook. If you’re using chicken tenderloins or have a bone-in piece of chicken, you’ll need to adjust your time accordingly.
The easiest way to determine how long to cook your chicken breast is to use a meat thermometer. The digital ones work so good and will leave all the guesswork out.
How to know when chicken is done cooking?
If you don’t have a meat thermometer yet, now is the time to grab one. I found one at the grocery store the other day for $5. There are some fancy ones that are much more expensive but even the inexpensive ones will really change the way you cook chicken. Until i got a meat thermometer, I had been overcooking chicken my entire life. It’s so much easier to get moist and tender chicken when using a meat thermometer.
What Temperature is chicken done?
Chicken is done when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees. A meat or instant-read thermometer is your best bet for determining the temperature of your chicken, and if you’re cooking a whole bird, it should be inserted into the thickest part of the thigh but not touching bone.
165 degrees Fahrenheit is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark meat. If you’re cooking just chicken breast, take the temperature of the meat in the thickest part of the breast.
Baked chicken breast can be used in so many meals. If you’re looking for more meals using chicken, here are a few we love…
How to Make Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic.
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Spray a 9 by 13″ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts.
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Using a spoon, drizzle the butter and minced garlic mixture on the chicken breast. Be sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
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In another small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix. Sprinkle the seasonings on all sides of the chicken breasts.
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Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-35 minutes, depending on how thick the chicken breasts are. When the chicken is done the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (It is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark chicken meat.)
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Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the butter and chicken juiced on the meat. Let the meat sit for about 5 minutes and then serve.
Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 4 large Chicken Breast
- 3 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and the minced garlic.
- Spray a 9 by 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the chicken breasts.
- Using a spoon, drizzle the butter and minced garlic mixture on the chicken breast. Be sure to coat both sides of the chicken.
- In another small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix. Sprinkle the seasonings on all sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-35 minutes, depending on how thick the chicken breasts are. When the chicken is done the internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit. It is the safe internal temperature for both the white meat and dark chicken meat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the butter and chicken juiced on the meat. Let the meat sit for about 5 minutes and then serve. Enjoy!
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This simple oven baked chicken breast has loads of flavor and is made with simple ingredients. It is the best way to bake chicken and works great on a salad or with a simple side.
This is the best baked chicken I’ve made in a very long time. It will be a regular dish for us. So easy and delicious.