PERFECT JUICY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

With just a few ingredients, you’ll have the most delicious baked chicken breast to serve for dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes (or cayenne pepper)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• fresh parsley (for garnish [chopped])
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Place a plastic wrap over the chicken breasts and pound with a rolling pin, mallet, or small heavy skillet.
3. 3Meanwhile, prepare the Chicken Seasoning Blend by combining the salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
4. 4Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Rub generously with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with the seasoning mix. Use as much as you like.
5. 5Transfer to the oven and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Note: The thinner breasts will cook faster than thicker breasts, so it’s best to start checking for doneness at about 20-minute mark. Note: If you want a browned crispy top, set your oven to broil at about 4 minutes to the end of cook time and leave to broil on high temperature.
6. 6If you like a browned crispy top on your chicken breasts, set your oven to broil when it’s about 4 minutes to the end of cook time and broil on high till golden brown. If you don’t care about the brownness, you can skip this step.
7. 7Allow the chicken rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.