How to Bake Juicy Chicken Breast
This recipe is the simplest way to bake chicken breast for the most juicy chicken every time! The trick is to bake your chicken breasts at 425 degrees.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast
- Salt and pepper
Marinade or Seasoning of Choice (See Ideas Above!)
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or other marinade)
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (or other marinade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Mix together your marinade, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place a gallon Ziploc bag inside another gallon Ziploc bag. Add chicken to double bag along with marinade. Wash hands, seal bags, and massage chicken with marinade. You can also toss your chicken in the marinade directly on a baking sheet if you don’t have plastic bags.
- Remove chicken from your plastic bags and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Line baking sheet with foil for less cleanup!
- Place chicken in the oven for 17-21 minutes, depending on the size of your breasts. Use a thermometer to test chicken in the thickest part. It should register at least 165 degrees when cooked.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or cubing.
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Notes
- You can immediately bake your chicken or let it marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 632mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg