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Oven Baked Chicken Breast

By:Nagi
Published:10 Mar '19Updated:11 Oct '22
5,499 Comments
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This is the most popular of all chicken breast recipes that I’ve ever published. It’s a JUICY Oven Baked Chicken Breast sprinkled with a magic simple seasoning, baked until caramelised. It’s simple, fast and incredibly tasty! This is a reader-favourite alongside Honey Garlic Chicken, this epic Parmesan Crusted Chicken and crispy Garlic Chicken.

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”!

Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast on a tray, fresh out of the oven

A JUICY Baked Chicken Breast!

Though I always stand firm that brown meat is better than white – more flavour, more juiciness – lean chicken breast is a regular in my shopping trolley, week after week.

So today, I’m sharing my recipe for how I make Oven Baked Chicken Breast.

We can never have too many really great quick chicken breast recipes!

As simple as it sounds, if you whack a seasoned breast in the oven without thought, the chances are you’ll be chewing your way through dry chicken, furiously squirting over copious amounts of ketchup to try to salvage it.

It doesn’t need to be that way. Enter – a fabulous simple, magic chicken seasoning for baked chicken breast:

Seasoning for baked chicken breast

The Chicken Breast Seasoning

Made with just brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper, the secret ingredient in this is brown sugar:

  1. Makes more seasoning, so you can coat the breast thoroughly and give it a beautiful crust without overpowering it with lots of spices that need longer to cook than chicken breast does; and

  2. Makes it juicy –  the chicken sweat while it bakes, so you end up with wetness that makes the chicken more juicy than the usual baked chicken breast.

Yes it adds sweetness but don’t worry, this baked chicken breast is still savoury!

Overhead photo of Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast on a tray, fresh out of the oven

How long to cook chicken breast

A medium chicken breast will take 18 – 20 minutes to bake at 220C / 425F. Cooking it hard and fast at a high temperature is the secret to gorgeous caramelisation and ultra juicy chicken inside. No dried out breast around here!!

The seasoning for this chicken is actually a really great indicator for when the chicken is cooked to perfection. Basically, once the surface of the chicken is caramelised, it’s cooked to perfection inside so get it out of the oven!

My last tip for a truly great Baked Chicken Breast is to pound it to even thickness, either with a rolling pin, meat mallet or even with your fist (very therapeutic). This has the  double effect of even cooking as well as tenderising the meat.

The secret behind this baked chicken is the simple, magic seasoning

Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast on a white plate with a side of Garlic Butter Kale Rice

Most popular of all chicken breast recipes!

This Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast is the single most popular of all chicken breast recipes I’ve ever shared.

But don’t believe me. Have a browse below of what others have to say!

Try serving this with a side of Garlic Butter Rice with Kale, pictured in post. One pot carb + veg side, with kale made delicious! Otherwise, try a flavoured Rice Side like Tomato Basil Rice or Mushroom Rice.

If you’re in the mood for potatoes, try this Lemon Potato Salad, a classic creamy  Potato Salad or a lighter No-Mayo Red Potato Salad with Charred Corn and Bacon.

And for something fresh, Spring Salad or Creamy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing would go with the chicken beautifully. Else, simply drizzle steamed greens or a garden salad with Italian Dressing, Balsamic or French Vinaigrette. – Nagi x


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Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast on a white plate with a side of Garlic Butter Rice with Kale

Baked Chicken Breast recipe
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Juicy oven baked chicken breast

Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Author: Nagi
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 18 minutes mins
Total: 23 minutes mins
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4.99 from 2116 votes
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Recipe VIDEO above. My tips for a truly juicy, Oven Baked Chicken Breast: a touch of brown sugar in the seasoning which makes the chicken sweat while it bakes so it creates a semi "sauce", and cooking fast on a high temp! Go by the colour of the crust to know when it's cooked through. 

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts , 150 – 180g / 5 – 6 oz each (Note 1)
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Seasoning:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme , or other herb of choice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper

Garnish, optional:

  • Finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F/220°C (200°C fan).
  • Pound chicken to 1.5cm / 0.6″ at the thickest part – using a rolling pin, meat mallet or even your fist (key tip for even cooking + tender chicken).
  • Mix Seasoning.
  • Line tray with foil and baking / parchment paper. Place chicken upside down on tray. Drizzle chicken with about 1 tsp oil. Rub over with fingers. Sprinkle with Seasoning.
  • Flip chicken. Drizzle with 1 tsp oil, rub with fingers, sprinkle with Seasoning, covering as much of the surface area as you can.
  • Bake 18 minutes, or until surface is golden per photos and video, or internal temperature is 165°F/75°C using a meat thermometer.
  • Remove from oven and immediately transfer chicken to serving plates.
  • Wait 3 – 5 minutes before serving, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Pictured with a side of Garlic Butter Rice with Kale.

Recipe Notes:

1. If your breast is quite large eg 250g / 8oz+ each, cut them in half horizontally to form 2 thin steaks and skip the pounding. Make sure they are no thicker than 1.5cm / 0.6″ thick at the thickest point – if they are, pound using fist.
This can also be made with thigh fillets (boneless, skinless). Follow the recipe but cook for 25 minutes for small / medium thighs and 30 minutes for larger ones.
2. Nutrition per serving, assuming 150g/5oz chicken breast.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 158gCalories: 286cal (14%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 46g (92%)Fat: 7g (11%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mg (42%)Sodium: 403mg (18%)Potassium: 397mg (11%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 325IU (7%)Vitamin C: 1.7mg (2%)Calcium: 11mg (1%)Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
Keywords: Baked Chicken Breast, Chicken breast
Did you make this recipe?I love hearing how you went with my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @recipe_tin.

Recipe originally published March 2018. Updated for housekeeping matters in March 2019, no change to recipe. 

* The story and details of the Handcrafted Japanese Knife giveaway that originally accompanied this recipe when published was moved into a separate post because the Giveaway has finished.

 

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5,499 Comments

  1. David says

    August 16, 2023 at 10:14 pm

    Used this tonight as a variation to the usual chicken dishes. A great taste, used raw sugar instead of brown, so it didn’t caramelise as it might have otherwise. Too heavy on the paprika and light on salt. But a good dish, very moist and flavoursome. Will cook again for a different family group very soon.

    Reply
    • David says

      August 16, 2023 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Sorry, missed giving it the five star ranking.

      Reply
  2. Tracy Hill says

    August 10, 2023 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe for the first time to use on a mixed greens salad with dehydrated apple crumbles and feta , toooed with this chicken breast. I added too much oil to the chicken, and therefore the rub didn’t stick as well- my fault- but it was still delicious- my daughter who is 17 and lives to cook, said “Where did you get this chicken?”- I told her about the recipe. She loved it. So simple and ingredients most people will have at home already.

    Reply
  3. Mia says

    August 10, 2023 at 7:40 am

    How can you say you use 2 teaspoons of olive oil in this recipe when you watch the video and see she pours more like 4 tablespoons.

    Reply
  4. Lee says

    August 8, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    I make this all the time, but need to cook it for a much shorter time. I see that this recipe is in your cookbook and that cooking time and internal temperature has been modified.

    Reply
  5. Abir says

    August 8, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    Done it. It was really good. Though reduce the brown sugar from 1.5 tbsp to 1 tbsp, it was still good and had sweet taste in it. My kids loved it and so my husband. Thanks nagi alwaaays!!!

    Reply
  6. Rachel says

    July 25, 2023 at 3:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! I’m an absolute disaster in the kitchen and have the reputation as such. I tried this recipe and all I heard was “omg! This is awesome!”. Easy and a home run for novice chefs.. or walking kitchen disasters. You can’t go wrong.

    Reply
  7. Aaren says

    July 25, 2023 at 9:07 am

    4 stars
    It’s a whole lot easier to measure dry ingredients into a large bowl, add enough oil to make a slurry, and toss the chicken in it. Great recipe otherwise.

    Reply
  8. Bill says

    July 19, 2023 at 11:32 pm

    5 stars
    Added a tsp of ground cumin and used them for “fajitas” with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, quick white rice and black beans. Superb, quick and easy. Boys were well pleased.

    Reply
  9. Sue says

    July 17, 2023 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    I often get inspiration from your Instagram posts. This recipe is one. I have your beautiful book but sometimes find the index is not easy for me to use. Would you consider including the page number, in your posts, for those of us who’d like to look up/refer to the book. Sorry if this is even more admin in your busy life.

    Reply
  10. Ashlea M says

    July 4, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious and super easy! Will definitely be a regular to go recipe!

    Reply
  11. Starla Thompson says

    June 16, 2023 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Delicious, juicy chicken! It was a hit with my family!

    Reply
  12. Rebecca says

    June 9, 2023 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious! My husband even had seconds. I’ll make this again for sure.

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    June 8, 2023 at 9:35 am

    4 stars
    It smells delicious, but I clearly missed something. This was only 140 degrees at the 18mi ute mark. Are they room temperature to start? Are you doing 425 convection? So higher temperature? I don’t know what I did wrong 😢

    Reply
  14. Julie Watkins says

    May 28, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you 😊 As a vegetarian Mum who cooks Chicken for her sons this was super easy and so helpful when I find meat stressful to deal with. Very grateful 🙏🥰🌺

    Reply
  15. Jean Brubaker says

    May 12, 2023 at 7:50 am

    5 stars
    This was very good! I will make it again. I may add oil to the rub, marinate the chicken and cook it on the charcoal grill.

    Reply
  16. Renee Livingood says

    May 8, 2023 at 3:13 am

    5 stars
    Very basic & simple prep – Superb flavor & tenderness!!!!!

    Reply
  17. Cheryl says

    May 8, 2023 at 2:12 am

    5 stars
    Just excellent! I never, ever get chicken breast right, but this recipe is so easy to follow with clear directions. It came out very moist, and the mix of spices makes the chicken very flavorful. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  18. Melissa Schildtknecht says

    May 2, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    By far one of the best baked chicken recipes I’ve made. Tender and juicy. I doubled the seasoning recipe to make sure I had enough. I also cut 4 large chicken breast in half then followed to a T. Even my daughter who typically hates anything new or that isn’t chicken nuggets loved it. My son and husband said to keep it on the rotation for sure.

    Reply
  19. John says

    April 27, 2023 at 8:56 am

    a lot of the reviews on this site seem fake, how could you possibly have 5 stars on everything

    Reply
    • David says

      August 16, 2023 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      John, you obviously haven’t tried the recipes. I am trying hard to think of a recipe that missed the mark.

      Reply
      • Christi Martin says

        August 19, 2023 at 11:31 am

        You must not have used her recipes before. She really tests them out an tweaks them a lot. Even from the cookbook to this page there are updates. This is my go to site to check timing for my own recipes as she nails it.

        Reply
    • Kaz says

      August 12, 2023 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      John John John..oh ye of little faith..Nagis recipes are tirelessly tried and tested prior to publication..hence they are pretty perfected. I always review and after 5 years using this site have to say I’ve never given less than 5 stars..because everything is damn delicious on here.

      Reply
    • Wendy says

      August 2, 2023 at 2:28 pm

      Yep – reviews are true! I love to cook & Nagi is my absolute go to for new recipes. I suggest that you give some a try yourself!

      Reply
    • Kat says

      July 17, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      I have been making Nagi recipes for years and they have never failed me. If you watch the video and follow the recipe it turns out right every time and that’s how she keeps getting 5 stars.

      Reply
    • Carole says

      May 23, 2023 at 5:14 am

      5 stars
      Because she is that good, never had a miss in the several years I have been using her recipes

      Reply
    • Karen says

      April 29, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      You should try some of Nagi’s recipes and you will know why there are 5 stars, I have a fussy husband and he loves her recipes

      Reply
  20. Melissa says

    April 27, 2023 at 4:41 am

    I had some boneless chicken breasts but they were “seasoned”, so very tender. I used this recipe but did not add salt and did not pound the chicken as they were already tenderized. Turned out perfect! Exactly as described, tasty, perfect coating, moist. Very good recipe that I will use again and again.

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