Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Total Time
23 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
18 minutes
Rating
4.99 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 chicken breasts (, 150 - 180g / 5 - 6 oz each (Note 1)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme (, or other herb of choice)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- Finely chopped parsley
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C (200°C fan).
Step 2
Pound chicken to 1.5cm / 0.6" at the thickest part - using a rolling pin, meat mallet or even your fist (key tip for even cooking + tender chicken).
Step 3
Mix Seasoning.
Step 4
Line tray with foil and baking / parchment paper. Place chicken upside down on tray. Drizzle chicken with about 1 tsp oil. Rub over with fingers. Sprinkle with Seasoning.
Step 5
Flip chicken. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil, rub with fingers, sprinkle with Seasoning, covering as much of the surface area as you can.
Step 6
Bake 18 minutes, or until surface is golden per photos and video, or internal temperature is 165°F/75°C using a meat thermometer.
Step 7
Remove from oven and immediately transfer chicken to serving plates.
Step 8
Wait 3 - 5 minutes before serving, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Pictured with a side of Garlic Butter Rice with Kale.
Step 9
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