Healthy Recipes With Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

The best Baked Boneless Chicken Breast Recipe! Learn how to bake chicken breasts so they stay juicy and delicious. Easy to make!

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It’s no secret we love chicken (like our shredded crockpot chicken and whole roasted chicken), but this baked boneless chicken recipe may be our new favorite because of how easy and versatile it is!

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This recipe is such a super easy way to prep your protein for your weekly meal prep or just a healthy part of your balanced dinner!

This is the best way to get the most delicious boneless chicken breast and we can’t wait for you to try it!

There is a lot to love about this baked chicken recipe. It’s one of our favorite proteins for a healthy dinner because it’s:

Simple Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

How do you know when baked chicken breast (boneless) is done? Baked chicken breast is done when it is browned on the outside and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

The best way to test if chicken is cooked is to use a meat thermometer. This is a great thing to have in your kitchen and it’s less than $10.

It takes anywhere from 10-18 minutes to bake chicken breasts. Depending on the temperature of your oven and the thickness of the chicken breasts your cook time might vary

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It’s best to bake chicken at a higher temperature. We like to bake our chicken at 425° for 15 minutes. It is nice and browned while still being juicy and delicious!

Baking times for chicken breast will vary depending on the thickness of the breasts. Typically a chicken breast will bake for 20 minutes at 400°.

They key to baking chicken breasts without drying them is to pound them thinly, cover them with oil, and don’t overcook them. Only cook until they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

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Chicken Breasts: We haven’t tried this recipe with boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders, but I think it would work great. You might need a little less time depending on the cut of the chicken. Chicken breasts with the bone on will take longer to cook. For bone in chicken thighs, try this Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe. For chicken legs, try our Baked Chicken Legs.

How long will baked boneless chicken breast last in the fridge? Boneless chicken breasts will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze easy oven baked boneless chicken breast? We don’t recommend freezing baked chicken breasts. They can get a little bit rubbery when defrosted. It’s best to eat these after you cook them. There will be nothing wrong with the chicken if you freeze it, but it just might not have the best texture.

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Best way to reheat Boneless Chicken Breast: The best way to reheat boneless chicken breast is to use the toaster oven or regular oven. Microwaving chicken breasts can cause them to get chewy/bouncy. You can also slice it and heat it in a pan on the stove.

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It’s no secret chicken is America’s most popular meat and chicken breasts are the most sold cut. There is “a rumor in town” that unlike baked chicken thighs, baked chicken breast comes out dry.

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And it is sort of true. And who loves dry chicken, right?! But be sure there is a better way! Just like there is a secret to juicy chicken breast in slow cooker and Instant Pot frozen chicken breasts, there are few tricks for their oven version too.

I will show you how to cook chicken breast that is juicy, tender and flavorful thanks to our optimal tried and tested oven temperature and cooking method.

With simple spices, no pounding or brining, this is the best baked chicken breast recipe on the web! It will become one of many healthy dinner recipes you will make over and over again.

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Instead of smoked paprika, you can try a combination of 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Sweet with heat flavor!

This is a super easy recipe! No need to bring your boneless chicken breast to room temperature, brine it or pound to even thickness with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and grab a large baking dish. You don’t have to line it with parchment paper but you can do so for easy cleanup.

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The seasoning consists of 5 simple spices including salt and pepper. It’s so good, you don’t even need to use a chicken marinade. The easiest oven baked chicken breast recipe you will ever make!

Smoked paprika adds deep flavor without extra calories. Then add dried herbs like oregano, basil, rosemary each on its own or combined. I used dried oregano. Or just use Italian seasoning mix.

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We mix them with garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can use grated clove of fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, if you love garlic like me and have time.

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Onion powder in addition, all purpose seasoning or even taco seasoning could be substituted depending on how you plan to use your roasted chicken breast.

Any oil works, it will not only help chicken not stick to the pan, but ensures every bit of your juicy baked chicken breast is flavorful! Try sesame oil for an Asian flair, chili olive oil or any infused oil to really ramp the flavor profile.

You may be wondering “how long should I bake chicken breast?” and it’s a valid question. Cooking time depends on 2 things:

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For the best juicy oven-baked chicken breast, I prefer to cook it at 450 F. But you can also use lower oven temperature. Here is a quick time chart for your reference.

Choose similar size breasts. Baking smaller chicken breasts (5 oz) at same time as medium-sized breasts (8-9 oz), will result in rubbery and dry smaller breasts by the time larger ones are ready. You can use different size chicken breasts when you choose to pan fry chicken.

How do you know your chicken is ready to eat? Your chicken breast is ready when you insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken breast and it registers 150 degrees F.

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The US Government food safety recommends to cook any poultry until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 C). Please note, this recipe tells you to bake until 150 degrees F. Chicken keeps cooking with residual heat while resting under aluminum foil and will reach 165 degrees F.

Freeze: Freeze cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 months. I think it is best to cut, slice or shred your chicken before freezing it. It will thaw faster in the fridge and you can add it to your meal right away.

If you opt to freeze chicken breasts whole, lay them flat.This makes for easier thawing as they will not be in one big ‘blob’.

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Reheating: To avoid dry chicken, do not reheat breasts in the oven. Instead place it in a small pot or skillet that has tight fitting lid and simmer covered on low with a splash of water or broth, until heated through. Basically, steam it.

This baked chicken breast recipe is extremely versatile. You can serve it as a main dish with any cooked grains and a vegetable side dish or salad! Here are a few ideas to use them:

Baking chicken at high temperature is the best way to prevent chicken breasts from drying out. Be sure not to overbake them and remove from the oven when internal temperature registers 150 F and not 165F. By then your chicken breast will be dry.

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Because chicken breast is white meat it is better to cook it quickly at high heat of 450 F. But you can also cook it at 400 and 425 F, please see my quick guide for cooking times at different oven temperatures above. I do not recommend to bake chicken at 350 F as it will dry out.

I hope your whole family will enjoy this easy chicken dinner! Here are a few more chicken recipes we love and want you to try:

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