The Very Best Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

The Very Best Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

from thesuburbansoapbox.com
30 min
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken breasts in a large zip top bag and pour the seasoning over the chicken. Shake the chicken to coat.

  3. 3

    Transfer the chicken to the refrigerator (still in the bag) and marinade for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 425˚ Fahrenheit.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the bag and arrange on a baking sheet lined with foil. Place 1 tablespoon butter on top of each chicken breast.

  6. 6

    Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-30 minutes (or according to the chart  above) until an instant read thermometer shows 165˚ F.

  7. 7

    Remove the chicken from the oven and cover with foil. Rest the baked chicken breasts for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately or cool to room temperature, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 36 hours.