Baked Bone-In Chicken Breasts

Overhead shot of baked chicken breast on white plate next to lemon slices and sliced chicken breast.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This guide will teach you How To Bake Chicken Breasts that are perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy every time. It includes everything you need to know about making oven-baked chicken breasts, including seasoning options, expert tips, and even sides.

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 chicken breasts boneless or bone-in***
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small bowl combine the salt and spices with oil to create a paste. Coat chicken breasts with the paste.
Place the chicken in a small baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink. The internal temperature should reach 165-degrees.
*** Bone-in chicken breasts will take longer to cook through. Add 5 minutes to the baking time and check for doneness.

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Notes

Storage

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Cooked chicken can also be frozen in a freezer-safe resealable bag for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in a baking dish with chicken broth at 375ºF until the chicken is heated through.

Tips and tricks

Letting chicken reach room temperature before baking is recommended because it helps the meat cook faster and more evenly. I recommend pulling the chicken from the fridge 30 to 45 minutes before baking.
Let the meat rest for at least 5-minutes, tented with foil, after baking. This allows the breasts to reabsorb all of their natural juices, leaving you with meat that is extra moist and flavorful.
If you forget to thaw the chicken breasts, you can bake them directly from frozen. Just know that they may not be as tender. If your chicken breasts are frozen, follow the recipe as instructed, but double the baking time.

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