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.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT18M
Total time: PT23M
Rating
4.99 stars (2214 reviews)
Keywords
Baked Chicken Breast, Chicken breast
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts (, 150 - 180g / 5 - 6 oz each (Note 1))
2 tsp olive oil
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
Finely chopped parsley
Categories
Mains
Cuisine
Western
Steps
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.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 158 g
Calories: 286 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 46 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 127 mg
Sodium: 403 mg
Sugar: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Reviews
Shirley on 2025-08-21 (5 stars): Wow, just made this for supper today , the chicken was super moist and oh so delicious! Will be making this on a regular basis, as it is an easy no fuss recipe, thanks!
Nazarina Cova on 2025-08-07 (5 stars): Wow delicioso, guardaré está receta para prepararla mañana. El pollo es mi proteína favorita y prepararlo de esta manera me encantaría mas
Nazarina Cova on 2025-08-07 (5 stars): Wow mi receta favorita. La voy a preparar, de solo ver me dió hambre.
Victoria W on 2025-08-06 (5 stars): I’ve always struggled with making good tender not tough or dry chicken breasts. I’ve tried many recipes and I must say that I have found the perfect recipe! My family was so happy with how this chicken came out! This will be my GO TO chicken recipe. I followed it to a T. I made roasted potatoes and broccoli to go with it.
UTPAL BHANDARI on 2025-08-01 (5 stars): My new favourite recipe,you are the best thank you 🥰
Dickson Paul on 2025-07-28 (5 stars): This oven baked chicken breast looks super juicy and easy to make. I’ll definitely try it this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
Joy on 2025-07-25 (5 stars): This recipe is just what I needed. Will definitely be trying it out.
ochuko aboribo on 2025-07-25 (5 stars): I love this meals. They are well prepared and looks very healthy and yummy
Steph on 2025-07-25 (5 stars): Mmmmhhhhh j'adore le poulet 🤤 e ça se voit c'est délicieux
Sandy on 2025-07-10 (5 stars): I was looking for a new way to bake chicken and chose this recipe since we've had great success with others by Nagi. My family of four loved it! Will add it to our rotation, maybe with a pinch of cayenne next time.
Glynis on 2025-07-06 (5 stars): I make this all the time without the sugar and to us, it’s still moist and delicious without it. I think maybe the oil keeps it moist.
Mark R on 2025-07-03 (5 stars): Cooked this for Supper last night. One of the best Chicken meals I think I've had. Thanks for the recipe.
LD on 2025-07-02 (5 stars): If you could eat a rainbow, THIS is exactly what it would taste like
cluckin' awesome!
Elisabeth Phillips on 2025-06-21 (5 stars): This is our go to chicken recipe! My daughter calls it punch chicken as I get her to tenderize it for me!
Liu on 2025-06-18 (5 stars): Chicken was moist and tasty. The seasoning brings out the flavour. This recipe can be done when you are short of time. Simple, quick and easy!!
Pip on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): Absolutely foolproof, will be my new go-to for easy mealprep!
Suzie on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): I have made this several times and it always turns out great! It is an easy recipe with great results!
Andrew on 2025-06-05 (5 stars): I don't often comment, but my God did this turn out well.
Threw some parmesan and breadcrumbs on there, it comes out as a lower calorie alternative to a chicken parm.
