Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe
Discover the secrets to baking succulent, flawlessly tender chicken with this straightforward recipe using just five key ingredients for boneless, skinless chicken breasts. A splash of chicken broth mixed into the delightful pan drippings whips up a delicious pan sauce, enhancing the dish with an additional layer of flavor when served.
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Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 5 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 pinch Creole seasoning such as Tony Chachere's®, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth or more as needed
Instructions
- First, assemble all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Begin by heating your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prepare the chicken by coating each breast thoroughly with olive oil. Next, evenly sprinkle the salt and Creole seasoning over both sides of the chicken, ensuring it's well-seasoned. Arrange the chicken breasts in a broiler pan.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. After the initial cooking time, turn the chicken breasts over and continue baking until they are no longer pink in the center, about 15 more minutes. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Do not discard the juices in the pan. Instead, add the chicken broth to the broiler pan and use a flat-edged wooden utensil to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. If necessary, add a little more broth to ensure nothing is wasted, but be cautious not to dilute the flavors.
- To finish, spoon the flavorful pan sauce over the chicken before serving, enhancing the dish with every drop of the savory juices collected during baking.
Notes
This simple yet delicious method locks in the moisture of the chicken, making it a perfect centerpiece for your meal.
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