This juicy baked chicken breast is my family’s secret recipe, and I’m sharing it with you! With my simple method, you’ll get the juiciest, most tender chicken breasts you’ve ever tasted, and they’ll be beautifully caramelized in the oven with so little effort. These chicken breasts have a great sweet and savory flavor thanks to my special mix of seasonings, and I think it goes well with just about any side dish. It’s one of my favorite chicken recipes of all time!
Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
This oven-baked chicken breast is so tender and juicy, and it’s super easy, too. My secret ingredient is brown sugar–not a lot, just a little. This caramelizes the chicken breast as though it was pan seared without all the effort and babysitting. My savory seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary adds just the right amount of flavor and really sets this simple chicken breast recipe apart.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container. This healthy chicken breast recipe is ideal for meal prepping for the week and for using in a variety of recipes from salads to soups!
How to Freeze
In the freezer, store cooled chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to 6 months. I recommend wrapping each breast in wax paper before freezing for easy portioning.
Notes and Tips
- Make sure the chicken breasts are completely coated in olive oil so the spices stick.
- Craving a little sweet and spicy combo? Swap the plain paprika with spicy paprika if you can find some! A dash of cayenne pepper will also do the trick. Oh, and smoked paprika also tastes fantastic in this versatile recipe.
- The total baking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the individual chicken breasts. I recommend using an instant-read thermometer to check them for doneness.
- Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before slicing to lock in the juices.
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Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 350℉.
- In a medium sized bowl, add brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well.1½ tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts to coat evenly.2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl with the spice mixture, and evenly coat the chicken breasts.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add seasoned chicken breast to the sheet pan, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Slice chicken breasts and enjoy!
Notes
How to Bake Seasoned Chicken Breast Step by Step
Season the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 350℉. In a medium sized bowl, add 1½ tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of paprika, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary. Mix well. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to coat evenly. Add chicken breasts to the bowl with the spice mixture, and evenly coat the chicken breasts.
Bake the Chicken: Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add seasoned chicken breast to the sheet pan, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked through to an internal temperature of 165℉. Slice chicken breasts and enjoy!
I have made a similar recipe but it didn’t have Rose merry or Thyme in it. However, one trick I found that always made it juicy was to put the chicken on a wire rack that is on top of a cake pan or whatever oven used pan. Put water in the pan and turn the chicken every 5-10 minutes.
Anyways, this went really well with garlic and rosemary baked potatoes.
Thank you so much for explaining this! Loved it!