Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast

Name: Perfectly Baked Chicken Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Salt; 6 cups Water; 4 Chicken Breasts ((skinless/boneless)); 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Coarse Salt ((or 3/4 tsp table salt)); 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1/4 tsp Onion Powder; 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder; 3/4 tsp Smoked Paprika ((or sweet paprika))

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Sandy Clifton

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Step 1

Before you begin, check the packaging to see if your chicken breasts are treated with salt water. If not, dissolve the 1/4 cup of salt in 6 cups of warm water (not too hot) in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts and let them soak for 20-30 minutes. Then rinse them in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

While the chicken is brining, mix the spices together in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 3

Set your oven to 425°.Rub the chicken with the olive oil and then rub with the spice mixture on both sides.

Step 4

Bake uncovered for 15-20* minutes Depending on size of breasts), or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. If you use a meat thermometer to measure the temperature thickest part of the breast, it should be between 160-170°F. (The FDA recommends 165°F.) Don't let it overcook!

Step 5

Let the chicken rest about 5-10 minutes, loosely covered, before serving, and it will be juicy and moist.