Juicy oven baked chicken is one of my favorite go to recipes. It cooks up so fast and you can have your dinner on the table in less than one hour.
The spices and olive oil hold in the juices, making this juicy oven baked chicken moist and tender. If you have younger kids that are not too big on spicy, go ahead and leave out all the chili powder.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Juicy Oven Baked Chicken?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Brown sugar
- Paprika
- Oregano
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Pepper
- Chili powder
- Chicken breasts
- Olive oil
How Do I Make Juicy Oven Baked Chicken?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Chicken (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- With a mallet, pound the chicken to about a quarter inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and chili powder.
- Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken, then place the chicken in the mixture, coating the chicken evenly on both sides.
- Spray a 9″ X 13″ baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken in the pan and cook in the oven for 16-20 minutes.
- Then broil the chicken on the top oven rack for 1-2 minutes to make it nice and crispy, if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes, before serving.
What Does it Mean to Rest a Chicken?
- Resting the chicken means letting it sit after taking it out of the oven before you serve it. This gives the chicken time to continue to cook, seal in the juices, and cool down enough for you to serve.
Can I Store This Oven Baked Chicken?
- Yes, place it into an airtight container. and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If you want to freeze it, place it in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, place chicken in the air fryer for a couple of minutes to warm it up before serving.
Some Side Ideas To Go With Your Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Are:
- Baked potato
- Steamed vegetables
- Green Garden Salad
- Rice
- Quinoa
- Corn on the Cob
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Yield: 6 people
Juicy Oven Baked Chicken
Juicy oven baked chicken makes a perfect meal, with a nice salad, baked potato or even a small plate of vegetables. So moist and juicy.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 4-5 medium chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- With a mallet, pound the chicken to about a quarter inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and chili powder.
- Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken, then place the chicken in the mixture, coating the chicken evenly on both sides.
- Spray a 9" X 13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place the coated chicken in the pan and cook in the oven for 16-20 minutes.
- Then broil the chicken on the top oven rack for 1-2 minutes to make it nice and crispy, if desired.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-7 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 195Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 85mgSodium 431mgCarbohydrates 3gFiber 0gSugar 2gProtein 31g