Skinless boneless chicken breast recipes is a great source of lean protein among all basic food - that's why they are the best friend of a dieter family. They are also convenient. It may even seem like a kitchen less intimidating than saying boneless chicken legs.
How long to cook chicken breast?
It is important not to cook too many boneless amounts of chicken breasts without skin. The cooking time will vary, depending on the meal size of the chicken breast and the temperature of the oven type:
cook chicken breast at 425 degrees F temperatures as in this recipe - it will take 18-20 minutes.
For easier cooking at 400 degrees F: Chicken breast will be cooked in 22-26 minutes depending on the size of the chicken breasts.
For cooking chicken breasts at 350 degrees F - it will take about 30 minutes in times.
I prefer a hot oven at 425 degrees F for this easiest chicken recipe. In my experience, cooking them on lower heat for 30 minutes will produce dry meat.
To determine whether your chicken is fully cooked, cut a small part with a knife, and the juices should be clear. But some tips better to note when it comes to perfectly cooked chicken breasts
Important tips for juicy baked chicken breast
Especially for those who are new to the kitchen, one of the big questions is, “how to cook chicken breast without drying it? Here are some tips that worked well for me:
Libra the chicken. I'm a big fan of hitting chicken breasts into finer pieces and more evenly flat; this helps to cook faster and more evenly. And hitting, you also mechanically soften the chicken breast, which means that you will end up with a juicer and a tastier chicken dinner.
Avoid cooking chicken for too long. Here's what happens to cooking chicken breast, a minute makes the difference! As I mentioned above, at 425 degrees F, the chicken should take about 18 minutes to cook. Watch carefully and test the temperature of the chicken with an instant thermometer to avoid cooking too long (Once the chicken registers 165 degrees F, it is ready. 18-20 minutes maximum).
Should you cover the chicken breast with foil when baking? In this recipe, I found that covering chicken breasts for the first 10 minutes about was useful to allow the steam to cook the flavorful chicken from the inside first. Then, once discovered, finish cooking faster, which helps to avoid dry chicken breast.
Let the chicken rest before serving or cutting. This is a known rule, as with a good steak, once the chicken breast reaches this magic 165 degrees F, remove from heat and leave for 5-10 minutes so that the juices are redistributed. And this time I covered the chicken while I was resting. I thought it works even better.
How to season cooked chicken breast?
The sky is the limit when it comes to flavoring chicken. To begin with, be sure to season the chicken breasts well on both sides with salt and pepper. Then layer more flavor in the form of spices and aromatics that you liked.
For this delicious baked Italian chicken, I used a simple mixture of: oregano, fresh thyme and sweet paprika with chopped fresh garlic. To put everything together, add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a hint of lemon juice.
TIP: For the best healthy taste, the key is to thoroughly throw the chicken to evenly cover with the seasoning mixture, and if you have only 10 minutes, let the marinade time.
How to cook chicken breast in few steps?
Let's go through how to make this recipe for chicken breast baked in the oven, step by step:
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. First, lower the chicken breasts into finer and more uniform pieces. A clean quick way to do this is to first place the chicken breast in a zipped bag, and then hit the cutting board.
2. Season with salt and pepper, then mix with the remaining spices and fresh garlic. Add a generous touch of Early Harvest extra virgin olive oil and about ½ lemon juice. Work! Make sure that the chicken is well covered with spices, etc.
3. Prepare a lightly oiled baking dish like this one. Spread the red onion slices on the bottom to make a bed for chicken. Now lay out the chicken on top and throw the tomatoes.
4. Cover and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and finish cooking until chicken internal temperature is 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes (depending on the thickness of your chicken pieces).
Don't forget it. Remove from heat and let the chicken stand for 5-10 minutes (you can cover it during this time). Garnish with fresh parsley and basil.
Favorite Things to Serve
There are endless sides and salads favorites that I can recommend serving with baked chicken breast. This super easy Mediterranean olive oil paste carries similar loved flavors and the same theme.
Other sides I like: this simple tomato panzanella salad; grilled zucchini salad; baked fried; baked zucchini; or the obvious choice, Italian roasted vegetables.
One last tip, prepare your sides in advance because cooked chicken breast takes little time in the oven.
Italian Baked Chicken Breast Ingredients:
2 lb boneless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ lemon juice
1 medium red onion, cut in half and finely sliced
5-6 Campari tomatoes, or small Rome tomatoes, cut in half and finely sliced cut Half fresh parsley to decorate fresh basil leaves to decorate
Recommendations Instructions & notes
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat dry chicken. Place a chicken breast in a large zipped bag and close it on top (be sure to release all the air in the bag first), then place it on your poultry cutting board. Using a meat mallet like this, knock to flatten the chicken. Repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken breast.
- Season chicken with salt and kosher pepper on both sides and place in a large bowl or mixing dish. Add spices, chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Mix to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated with spices and garlic.
- In a large baking dish or lightly oiled frying pan, spread the onion slices types on the bottom. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top and add the freshly tomatoes.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 10 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 8-10 minutes about. Look carefully. This may take less or longer depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. To make sure that the chicken is cooked, use an instant digital cooking thermometer. You need to record 165 degrees F.
- Remove from heat. Let the chicken breasts rest totally (cover with foil or other frying pan) for about 5-10 minutes before serving. Discover and decorate with fresh parsley and basil.