Description
Discover the secret to juicy, oven-roasted boneless chicken breasts with this data-backed guide. Perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or healthy eating—never suffer dry chicken again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- Lukewarm water (for brining)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Olive oil
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Brine chicken breasts in lukewarm water mixed with kosher salt for 20-30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.
- Mix all spices together in a bowl to create a seasoning blend.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and coat evenly with the seasoning blend.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil on HIGH for the last 3-4 minutes for a crispy finish.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use an instant-read thermometer and don’t skip the brining step. Adjust spice blend based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 164 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 7351mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: chicken breast, oven roasted, boneless, juicy chicken, healthy dinner