Best Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and delicious baked chicken breast recipe with easy seasoning that enhances the natural flavors for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts If using frozen, thaw beforehand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar or a mix of white sugar and molasses
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides and pat down to stick.
- Place the chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or in a greased casserole dish.
- Bake in the oven for 16-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Avoid overcooking to prevent dry chicken.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For extra juiciness, consider marinating the chicken before baking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. You can experiment with different seasonings for varied flavors. Adding cheese during the last few minutes of baking is a delicious variation.