Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breasts are coated with a simple brown sugar and herb seasoning, then baked at high heat until golden on the outside and juicy in the center. Flattening the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook consistently, while the brown sugar in the seasoning encourages a lightly caramelized finish.
Print Pin Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, 150 – 180g / 5 – 6 oz each
- 2 tsp olive oil
Seasoning
- 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
Optional Garnish
- Finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C (200°C fan).
- 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).
- Mix Seasoning.
- 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.
- Flip chicken. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil, rub with fingers, sprinkle with Seasoning, covering as much of the surface area as you can.
- Bake 18 minutes, or until surface is golden per photos and video, or internal temperature is 165°F/75°C using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and immediately transfer chicken to serving plates.
- Wait 3 – 5 minutes before serving, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
