
(You can also omit the salt after brining, since taco seasoning already has salt added.)
Taco – Give this easy baked chicken breast a spicy flair by using 1-2 tablespoons of taco seasoning instead of the spices in this recipe. Doing this breaks up the muscle fibers, which makes every bite taste more tender. Just like a good sirloin steak or ribeye, oven baked chicken breast recipes are best sliced against the grain. If you don’t rest the chicken breast, it will be dry. This is important to let the juices re-incorporate into the meat, so that they don’t leak out when you cut into it. I typically take it out around 162 degrees and let it come to 165 while resting, to ensure an extra juicy chicken breast. Official recommendations from the USDA say to cook chicken breast until it reaches 165 degrees F, but the temperature will actually rise a few degrees after you take it out of the oven and let it rest. A regular meat thermometer will work, though. For best results, I recommend a probe thermometer, which will beep when the right internal temperature is reached and doesn’t require you to keep checking. Since chicken breast is naturally lean, baked chicken breast recipes are more prone to drying out than other cuts. Why? A shorter cook time gives less time for the moisture to evaporate from the chicken, meaning a juicier result. However, the best way to bake chicken in my experience is under high heat - 450 degrees F. If you go looking for chicken breast recipes, you’ll find all kinds of temperatures ranging from 325 degrees up to 450 degrees. You could also use a large baking sheet (line with parchment paper or foil for easier cleanup). If you don’t have a large enough pan, use multiple pans. ( This one is my favorite.) If the chicken breasts are too crowded, the cook time will be much longer and the chicken may dry out. Use a baking dish large enough for pieces to fit without touching, or just barely touching. A good rule of thumb for poultry is 1 teaspoon of salt per pound of meat, but since we are using a salt water brine, I used half of this amount. You might need more seasoning than you think, and salt is the most important. Drying the chicken after brining (or even if you skip the brine) not only helps the seasonings stick, it also helps the chicken stay juicy during baking. Brining chicken is the absolute best way to guarantee juicy results.
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#Oven chicken breast how to#
Use these simple tips to learn how to make chicken breast perfectly every time. I use this method on lots of poultry recipes, including air fryer chicken breast, 6-ingredient spinach stuffed chicken, fancy looking prosciutto wrapped chicken, cheesy asparagus stuffed chicken, and even spatchcock turkey - making them all juicy and extra flavorful. Don’t worry, it’s super easy to do and takes only 10 minutes. The key to juicy baked chicken breasts is all about brining. It’s just the best way to bake chicken in the oven! Oh, and baking chicken breasts at 450 degrees is super quick, too. It’s simple, it’s flavorful, it uses ingredients I always have around, and it’s super juicy. We eat a lot of chicken in my house, so I get the opportunity to test a lot of healthy baked chicken recipes, but I keep coming back to this one. I’m kind of obsessed with this oven baked chicken breast recipe. Baked Chicken Breast (Super Juicy & Easy!).What To Serve With Baked Chicken Breast.What Temperature To Bake Chicken Breast?.Why You’ll Love This Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe.