Oven-Baked Chicken Breast
This oven-baked chicken breast is juicy, lightly sweetened, and seasoned to perfection. A quick and easy weeknight dinner option that requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast About 4 medium breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar or omit
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, diced To top the chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 0.5–0.75 inches.
- Rub the olive oil over the pounded chicken.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until uniform.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Arrange the seasoned breasts in the prepared dish and top each with a few small cubes of butter.
Cooking
- Bake, uncovered, for 18–20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Optional: broil for 1–3 minutes to achieve a golden-brown finish.
Resting
- Rest the chicken 3–5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Portion and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or skillet to maintain texture.