Baked Chicken Breast is a juicy, tender, and perfectly delicious chicken dish with crispy golden edges. It is usually made with chicken breast, basic seasoning mix, and fresh herbs and roasted in a high-temperature oven. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Baked Chicken Breast in Oven with easy step-by-step instructions to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to make the cooking process simple and clear. This Oven Baked Chicken Breast is one of the best healthy meals that can be served for lunch and dinner in under 30 minutes.
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What is Baked Chicken Breast?
Baked Chicken Breast is a juicy, tender, and healthy chicken dish. It is usually made with boneless chicken breast and basic seasonings that are perfectly roasted in a high-temperature oven. This oven-roasted Chicken Breast is one of the easiest and most flavorful dishes that comes in handy in under 30 minutes.
Baking chicken breasts is one of the healthiest and easiest ways to sort your lunch or dinner. The preparation part is really simple and the rest of the process is taken care of by your oven. So this dish can be a perfect keeper for those tiring busy weeknights.
Not only it is easy to make but also packed with lean proteins. And the best part is you can also use the leftovers in your salads, soups, tacos, wraps, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Baked Chicken Breast are simple and it should be easily available in most grocery stores around. Let's see what are they below.
- Chicken Breast - Skinless and boneless chicken breast is best for baking in the oven, but you can also use bone-in breast if that's handy for you
- Seasoning Powders - Basic seasoning powders like cumin, ginger, garlic, black or white pepper powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper are used here in this recipe. But feel free to modify the seasonings according to your taste preferences
- Olive Oil - Olive oil delivers a neutral taste and flavor to the chicken. Precoating the chicken with olive oil helps to absorb all the dry rub seasoning well
- Herbs - I have used fresh coriander leaves to garnish but you can also use parsley, basil, or mint leaves
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to Bake or Roast Chicken Breast in Oven?
The recipe I have shared here is the Juicy Baked Chicken Breast in Oven. The recipe requires basic seasoning powders and some fresh herbs. This chicken breast recipe is one of the easy-to-make dishes that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Combine - In a bowl, add the ginger, garlic, pepper, cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well and keep the seasoning mix for later use
- Oil Coat - On a plate, place the chicken breast and pour oil. Spread the oil to coat all the breast pieces
- Rub - Now sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the breast pieces and rub nicely to coat on all sides. Transfer the chicken breast to an oil-greased baking tray and it is now ready to be baked
- Bake - Place the seasoned chicken breast in preheated oven at 425°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Roast - You can also switch the baking mode to broil for the last couple of minutes to achieve a crispy roasted chicken breast
- Remove - Remove the roasted Chicken Breast from the oven and garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves
- Serve - Serve this Baked Chicken Breast with brown rice, white rice, roasted asparagus, roasted green beans, or roasted broccoli
Temperature for Baking Chicken Breasts
The temperature to roast or bake the chicken breast may vary depending on the size of the breasts. However, I have shared some of the ideal and recommended temperature settings and times below for making things simple and clear. But whatever the temperature setting, I recommend always checking the internal temperature of the chicken. The safe and minimal internal temperature recommended by FDA is 165°F for poultry and you could also cook up to higher temperatures according to your preferences.
- 425°F - The breast may take 15 to 20 minutes to cook
- 400°F - It takes 20 to 25 minutes to cook
- 375°F - It may take up to 30 minutes to cook
- 350°F - The chicken may take 30 to 35 minutes to cook evenly
Tips
- Seasoning - I have used a simple and basic seasoning for making this Baked Chicken Breast that delivers a flavorful and tasty dish
- Brining the breast - Pounding and brining the breast is one of the important steps in achieving the perfect juicy breast. However, cutting the breast in half and roasting them at a perfect temperature also delivers the same results
- Baking Temperature - Baking the chicken breast in preheated oven at 425°F for about 15 to 20 minutes delivers tender, and juicy breasts. But I have also listed some recommended temperature settings in the post for more options
Storage Suggestions
This Oven Baked Chicken Breast tastes fresh and juicy when served immediately warm. However, you can also store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.
Serving Suggestions
This Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast pairs great with roasted green beans, roasted asparagus, roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, or roasted carrots alongside some rice.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar chicken breast recipes below and more at baked & roasted recipes.
- Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast
- Chicken Parmesan
- Baked Chicken Parmesan
- Garlic Butter Chicken
- Lemon Chicken
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- Roasted Chicken
- Baked Chicken Drumsticks
- Baked Chicken Thighs
- Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Baked Chicken and Rice
Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Baked Chicken Breast Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a delicious meal at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Baked Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, 2 boneless breast, halved
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black or white pepper
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper, optional
- Salt, as needed
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Coriander Leaves, to garnish
Instructions
To make Baked Chicken Breast
- In a bowl, add the ginger, garlic, pepper, and cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt
- Mix well and keep the seasoning mix for later use
- On a plate, place the chicken breast and pour oil. Spread the oil to coat all the breast pieces. Here I have cut the chicken breast in half but you can feel free to use the whole breast. But I recommend pounding the chicken using a meat tenderizer to help to achieve an evenly cooked breast
- Now sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the breast pieces and rub nicely to coat on all sides
- Transfer the chicken breast to an oil-greased baking tray and it is now ready to be baked
- Place the seasoned chicken breast in preheated oven at 425°F for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. You can also switch the baking mode to broil for the last couple of minutes to achieve a crispy roasted chicken breast
- Remove the Baked Chicken Breast from the oven and garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves
To Serve
- Serve this Baked Chicken Breast with brown rice, white rice, roasted asparagus, roasted green beans, or roasted broccoli
Video
Notes
- Seasoning - I have used a simple and basic seasoning for making this Baked Chicken Breast that delivers a flavorful and tasty dish
- Brining the breast - Even though pounding and brining the breast gives you the perfect juicy breast, here I have just cut the breast in half which delivers an evenly cooked chicken breast
- Baking Temperature - Baking the chicken breast in preheated oven at 425° F for about 15 to 20 minutes delivers perfectly tender, and juicy breasts. But I have also listed some recommended temperature settings in the post for more options
Nutrition
FAQ
Baked Chicken Breast is a juicy, tender, and healthy chicken dish. It is usually made with boneless chicken breast and basic seasonings that are perfectly roasted in a high-temperature oven. This oven-roasted Chicken Breast is one of the easiest and most flavorful dishes that comes in handy in under 30 minutes.
Yes, compared to deep-fried or pan-fried chicken breast recipes this oven version is a perfectly healthy dish.
The safe and minimal internal temperature recommended by FDA is 165°F for poultry and you could also cook up to higher temperatures according to your preferences.
The recipe I have shared here contains 196 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
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Happy Cooking!
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