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    Juicy Baked Chicken Breast

    Published: Mar 3, 2020 · Modified: Apr 14, 2021 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Juicy Baked Chicken Breast with a touch of garlic and paprika, a delicious recipe that is ready in about 20-25 minutes. The chicken is so succulent and baked in the oven to perfection. Healthy, quick and easy to make, this chicken breast is guaranteed to be a big winner for your dinner. 

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with 2 chicken breasts and sliced spring onions

    No more dry baked chicken, these chicken breasts are juicy, and so tender, you can hardly tell they are baked. Baking tends to dry the meat, unless you use a few tricks to keep it moist. No one likes dry chicken that you have to chew for ages! And you won't believe how easy to make it it!

    There is no secret that I love chicken breast recipes, they are usually not only easy to make, but quick too. My Quick and Easy Chicken Breast Recipes for Dinner is a fabulous collection of super simple recipes that anyone can cook, and look like a Master Chef. My Baked Honey Mustard Chicken Breast with Lemon is still one of the most popular recipes on my blog!!!

    And this recipe makes no exception. It's in the oven for 20 minutes, and the preparation takes so little time. It's all a matter of tenderising the chicken breasts, although it's not compulsory, but it helps the chicken cook quicker and evenly. Then, mix the seasoning together.

    Rubbing the chicken breasts with olive oil keeps the chicken breasts moist in the oven, otherwise it will most likely dry out too quickly, so this is a step not to be skipped.

    Collage of 4 photos to show how to make baked chicken breast

    HOW TO BAKE CHICKEN BREASTS TO PERFECTION

    Chicken breasts are lean, so not much fat to keep the meat moist in the oven. That is why we need the olive oil to keep it nice and juicy. The seasoning is absolutely amazing, you wouldn't think that garlic and sugar could form a happy marriage, but they do!

    • place the chicken breasts on a board, cover with cling film, then use a meat tenderiser or rolling bin to bash them well, the thinner, the better
    • drizzle the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides, then rub the seasoning well, again, on both sides of the chicken breasts
    • bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahreneheit) for 20 minutes, or until cooked through
    • remove from the oven, and baste the chicken breasts with the juices left in the pan

    So simple, yet so delicious! These chicken breasts are absolutely amazing, and can be enjoyed with any side of your choice.

    Overhead shoot of a chicken breast on a white plate

    TIPS AND TRICKS FOR THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN

    The chicken breasts do not need to be covered with foil in the oven, they will turn out perfectly without. Plus, baking them without foil ensures that the seasoning stays in place, resulting in a fantastic brown colour after 20 minutes.

    Do keep an eye on the oven, they are not all the same, and some ovens might get you different results than others. The most important thing is to bake the chicken until no longer pink, undercooked chicken is very dangerous, no one likes a nasty food poisoning.

    I don't usually line the baking tray with foil, but use cooking oil spray to make sure the tray is well oiled before placing the chicken breasts. Don't worry about having to clean the tray after removing the chicken, drizzle a bit of washing up liquid, add hot water, and set aside for an hour or so, it will be easy to clean after.

    And that's all! A super delicious chicken breast recipes for the whole family to enjoy!

    A chicken breast on a white plate with slices of spring onions around

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    Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    25 mins
     

    Juicy Baked Chicken Breast with a touch of garlic and paprika, a delicious recipe that is ready in about 20-25 minutes. The chicken is so succulent and baked in the oven to perfection. Healthy, quick and easy to make, this chicken breast is guaranteed to be a big winner for your dinner.  No more dry baked chicken, this recipe is no fail. The seasoning may be simple, but it's absolutely delicious, and keeps the chicken tender.

    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: baked chicken breast recipes
    Servings: 3 chicken breasts
    Calories: 371 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 3 chicken breasts
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon garlic granules
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • cooking oil spray for the baking tray
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit).

    2. Place the chicken breast on a board, cover with cling film, then bash with a meat tenderiser or a rolling pin to flatten them out a bit.

    3. Drizzle the olive oil all over the chicken breasts on both sides.

    4. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper, and rub the chicken breasts well on both sides.

    5. Spray cooking oil over the baking tray, and place the chicken breasts.

    6. Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink, depending on the size of the chicken breasts and the oven, it might take 2-3 minutes longer.

    7. Remove from the oven, and baste with the juices left in the pan.

    Nutrition Facts
    Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 371 Calories from Fat 144
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16g25%
    Saturated Fat 3g15%
    Cholesterol 145mg48%
    Sodium 654mg27%
    Potassium 920mg26%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 49g98%
    Vitamin A 1184IU24%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 16mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Hillary

      March 13, 2022 at 1:06 am

      Delicious! So juicy! My husband asked to put this recipe in the rotation 🙂 very easy with pantry staples!

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      • Daniela Apostol

        March 13, 2022 at 6:57 am

        I am glad you enjoyed it! 😊

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