PERFECT JUICY BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Ingredienti

• 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

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425F.

2. 2

   Pat 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. 3

   Meanwhile, 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. 4

   Place 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. 5

   Transfer 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. 6

   If 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. 7

   Allow the chicken rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving.