Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast

A simple, fast, and incredibly tasty oven baked chicken breast sprinkled with a magic 6-ingredient seasoning and baked at high heat until caramelized and juicy, ready in just 23 minutes.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 18

Total Time 23

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 286

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts 5 to 6 oz (150 to 180g) each
2 tsp olive oil
fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish, optional
1.5 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano or thyme or herb of choice
0.25 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

oven
Baking tray
Foil and parchment paper
Rolling pin or meat mallet
meat thermometer

Method

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), or 200 degrees C for fan or convection oven.
Pound each chicken breast to about 0.6 inches (1.5cm) at the thickest part using a rolling pin, meat mallet, or your fist. For large breasts (8 oz or more), slice in half horizontally and skip pounding.
Mix brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
Line a baking tray with foil and parchment paper. Place chicken upside down on the tray. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, rub over with fingers, then sprinkle with half the seasoning.
Flip the chicken over. Drizzle with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, rub with fingers, and coat with remaining seasoning, covering as much surface as possible.
Bake for 18 minutes, or until the surface is golden and caramelized, or the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) on a meat thermometer.
Remove from oven and immediately transfer to serving plates.
Rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Chicken size: For large breasts (8 oz or more), slice in half horizontally and skip pounding. Ensure no thicker than 0.6 inches. Thighs variation: Same method, cook 25 minutes for small or medium boneless skinless thighs, 30 minutes for larger ones. Doneness cue: Caramelized golden surface means the chicken is cooked through. Storage: Fridge up to 4 days, freezer up to 3 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best results.