One of my favorite techniques for cooking chicken is baking it in the oven. I often make baked lemon chicken, baked chicken drumsticks, and these simple yet totally satisfying chicken breasts. This is such an easy and versatile chicken recipe! Chicken breasts are so versatile to cook with – they’re lean, inexpensive and pair well with so many different flavors. One of the easiest ways to prepare this cut of meat is by making baked chicken breast. With just 5 minutes of prep time required, it’s as quick as it is delicious! This chicken is perfect with amazing side dishes like baked mac and cheese, smashed potatoes with garlic and sauteed mushrooms. Make a fantastic meal with this chicken and some of these delicious side dishes.
Baked Chicken Breast Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need chicken breasts, butter, brown sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and parsley.
How Do You Make Baked Chicken Breast?
Combine the herbs, spices and brown sugar in a small bowl. Brush the chicken breasts with melted butter, then rub the seasoning onto both sides of the chicken. Place the chicken in a pan, then bake until the chicken is cooked through. Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley, then serve and enjoy.
Tips For The Perfect Chicken Breasts
Choose chicken breasts that are approximately the same size so that they cook at the same rate. Avoid using chicken breasts that are overly thick, as they will take a lot longer to cook through and will be more prone to drying out. If your chicken breasts are larger than 6 ounces, the cooking time may change. You can double or even triple the spice blend and store it for later use. Olive oil may be substituted for the butter. You can add some vegetables to the pan to cook along with the chicken. Some of our favorites include carrots, broccoli, asparagus and zucchini. Add a side of Instant Pot mashed potatoes or mushroom rice for a complete dinner. Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Add leftovers to salads, pasta, casseroles, tacos or sandwiches!
Baked Chicken Breast Flavor Variations
This is a basic recipe for baked chicken, but you can add other herbs and spices to the mix to customize this dish to your tastes.
Mexican Chicken: Omit the Italian seasoning. Add 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Or you can use 1 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and add a little cayenne pepper for heat. Italian Chicken: Leave out the brown sugar and smoked paprika. Add 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. Moroccan Chicken: Omit the Italian seasoning. Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Herb Chicken: Coat the chicken in 1 tablespoon of my homemade chicken seasoning instead of using the herbs and spices listed in the recipe.
This baked chicken breast is my go-to for busy nights when I don’t have a lot of time to stand around in the kitchen and work on dinner prep. It also happens to be totally delicious!
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