Oven Baked Chicken Breast
The secret to making these juicy, Baked Chicken Breasts super juicy is brining the chicken in a simple salt water solution, then spreading a little mayo on the chicken before baking (trust me!). It’s then baked with a little panko and parmesan for a tasty chicken dinner the whole family will love. It reminds me of Shake and Bake but in a good way! And instead of breading the whole chicken breast, I just bread the top, which makes it super easy. If you want more healthy baked chicken breast recipes, try this Baked Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Rollatini. If you have an air fryer, try this air fryer chicken breast recipe. Baked chicken breasts can be rather dry and boring. This recipe for oven baked chicken breasts is the solution to making a juicy chicken breast you will actually enjoy, again and again! When cooking chicken breast, I like to starts with a brine which prevents the chicken breasts from drying out. Then I spread the breasts with a little mayo which adds tenderness before I finish it with panko and Parmesan for flavor and texture.
How To Make A Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast
Ways to serve Baked Chicken Breasts
Slice and serve the chicken breast over salad. Serve it with your favorite sides like rice, over pasta, with broccoli and orzo, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, or roasted carrots. Add this to casseroles like Chicken Divan or Chicken and Noodle Casserole.
How long does it take to bake chicken breasts?
I bake these chicken breasts in the oven at 425 degrees for 24 to 28 minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken. I always recommend checking the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. Once it reaches 165 degrees, it’s ready.
Chicken: Use boneless skinless chicken breasts, preferably organic for the best texture. Brine: Water and kosher salt, I recommend Diamond Crystal Kosher, if using Morton’s or table salt use less. Chicken Breast Seasoning: I used garlic powder, dried parsley, sweet paprika. You can swap for Italian seasoning, or add oregano and black pepper. For Topping: mayonnaise which adds moisture, seasoned Panko crumbs and shredded Parmesan cheese which form a yummy crust on top. For serving: fresh lemon, cut into wedges for serving.
Variations and Tips:
Protein: Swap the boneless skinless chicken breasts for bone-in ones or pork chops. Cooking times will vary, so just keep an eye on it and periodically check the temperature. Spices: Play around with the spice mixture to switch up the flavors. You could add chili powder or onion powder or omit any spices that you don’t have. Try different herbs like thyme or rosemary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Ratatouille Baked Chicken Pickle-Brined Baked Chicken Tenders Chicken Thighs with Brussels and Sweet Potatoes Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes
