My easy baked chicken breast recipe guarantees tender, JUICY chicken breasts that are crisp and expertly seasoned. It’s made with simple ingredients and ready in 20 minutes!
Need more foolproof chicken breast recipes? Try my air fryer chicken breast, Instant Pot chicken breast, and cast iron chicken breast next.
Chicken breasts have been a staple in my house since I was growing up, and to date, it remains mine and my family’s #1 choice for weeknight dinners.
Why I love this recip
- Perfect for beginners. If you’re just starting out and need an easy chicken recipe, let this be it.
- Customize it to no end. Any of the ingredients I list below can be substituted or swapped to modify the flavor, and the results will be exactly how you want them!
- Pairs with anything. Stick with the healthy theme and pair them with steamed kale, or serve them over a bed of pasta with red sauce.
- Meal-prep friendly. I’ll typically make extra chicken to slice and add to wraps or salads throughout the week.
Ingredients needed
- Chicken. I prefer boneless skinless chicken breasts, ideally of even thickness, so they cook evenly.
- Oil. Olive oil is preferred, but any neutral cooking oil will work, or you can use unsalted butter.
- Spices. I used smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in this recipe, but don’t be afraid to experiment.
- Brown sugar. Just a tiny bit of sugar goes a long way to adding so much flavor. It also helps the chicken caramelize and get extra crispy.
- Salt and black pepper. To taste.
How to bake chicken breasts
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
