Brown Sugar Baked Chicken Breast with Paprika Rub
Juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a sweet and smoky brown sugar and paprika rub.
Equipment
- rimmed sheet pan
- Parchment paper
- Instant read thermometer
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 lb total
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar light or dark
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat and line. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the rub. Combine the brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat. Dry the chicken, drizzle with olive oil, and press the rub onto both sides.
- Bake. Bake 18 to 25 minutes until the thickest part reads 165 degrees F and the crust is deep golden.
- Rest. Rest 5 minutes under foil, then slice and serve.
Notes
Substitutions: Use white sugar or honey in place of brown sugar, and smoked paprika for a deeper flavor.
Tips: Pound thick ends flat and pull the pan the moment the chicken hits 165 degrees F.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.