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Juicy Baked Chicken Breast That Will Impress You! Baked chicken breast: Try this juicy recipe using a simple brine for flavor. Perfect for dinner or meal prep!

Juicy Baked Chicken Breast That Will Impress You!

Baked chicken breast: Try this juicy recipe using a simple brine for flavor. Perfect for dinner or meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup kosher salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Start by making the brine. In a large bowl, add the kosher salt, granulated sugar, and cold water. Whisk until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover them with plastic wrap, then use a rolling pin or a meat mallet to gently pound the chicken breast until the entire breast is an even thickness from one end to the other (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick).
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the brine mixture, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

- Brine the chicken for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly for consistent cooking.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices in the brine to create your own flavor profiles.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.