Description
Baked Chicken Breasts are a go-to for a quick, healthy meal. With a simple brining process and flavorful seasonings, you’ll enjoy juicy chicken perfect for dinner any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (10-12 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or white pepper
- 1 tablespoon herbes de provence
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir 4 cups of room temperature water with the kosher salt until dissolved. Submerge the chicken breasts completely in the brine and cover with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Take the chicken out of the brine, discard the brine, and pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place the chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan. In a separate small dish, mix together garlic powder, smoked paprika, and pepper. Generously dust both sides of the chicken with this seasoning blend and sprinkle with herbes de provence.
- Bake the chicken for 16-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 157°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part. Upon removal from the oven, loosely cover with foil and let it rest for 8-10 minutes to allow the temperature to rise to 165°F.
Notes
Brining the chicken ensures it remains juicy and flavorful.
Feel free to customize the seasonings by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
Always ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1840mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 130mg