How to Bake Chicken

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5 from 34 votes

How to Bake Chicken

Learn how to bake chicken like a pro! This easy no-fail method yields juicy, tender results every single time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt, with parsley flakes
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place chicken breasts in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Place on a greased sheet pan (covered with foil for easy cleanup, if desired)
Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked throughout. When the chicken is fully cooked, the juices will run clear, and the thickest part of the chicken should be at least 165°F using a meat thermometer. *Broil for 2-3 minutes more if you want the chicken a little more browned.
Let the chicken cool for a few minutes before slicing or cubing to ensure it stays moist and tender.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

You can use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken so that it has an even thickness throughout, about ½-¾ inch thickness.
To avoid dry chicken coat the chicken in olive oil which creates a barrier that helps retain moisture, and, of course, do not overbake it.
Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing or cubing so the juices can be distributed evenly through the breast.
Bake up a large batch and freeze it to use in recipes like Chicken and Asparagus Pasta, Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup, BBQ Chicken Salad, Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole

Store. Allow the chicken to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap each tightly with plastic and store them in a freezer ziploc for 2-3 months.

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