Baked Chicken Breasts
- Yield 4
- Prep 20 minutes
- Cook 15 minutes
- Total 35 minutes
Baked Chicken Breasts is a chicken recipe on Avoteb. The yield on the card is 4. Plan on 35 minutes from start to plate. The amounts and the method are both on this page.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Method
Salt-soak the chicken. (Check the label of your chicken breasts. If they have already been pre-brined in a sodium solution, please skip this step.) Fill a large mixing bowl with 2 cups of lukewarm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt. Whisk to combine until most of the salt is absorbed. Tip in 2 cups of cold water (or a few ice cubes) to lower the temperature of the water so that it is cool to the touch. Tip in the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes, or you can also also cover
Warm oven to 450°F.
Salt the chicken. Set the chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish*. Brush on both sides (turning once) evenly with the melted butter or olive oil. In a separate small bowl, whisk the salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika until combined. Scatter the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken on both sides.
Roast Roast for 15-18* minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts, so It is worth using a cooking thermometer to know exactly when the chicken is fully cooked. The thickest part of the breast should measure 165°F. (If you want the chicken to be a little bit browned and crispier on top, you can turn the broiler on high for the final 3-5 minutes of the cooking time and broil the chicken until it is cooked thro
Rest the chicken. Once the chicken is cooked, remove the pan from the oven, move the chicken to a clean plate, and loosely tent the plate with aluminum foil. Let the chicken rest for at least 5-10 minutes.
Plate Plate warm and enjoy!
