Perfectly juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe topped with crispy panko parmesan crumbs.
Baked Chicken Breasts
This is how you make these Baked Chicken Breasts so juicy. Before baking, brine the chicken in saltwater. Spread a little mayo over the chicken. It’s then topped with a little panko and parmesan for a tasty chicken dinner the whole family will love! For healthier baked chicken breast recipes, check out this Baked Chicken Parmesan and Chicken Rollatini.
This oven-baked chicken reminds us of Shake and Bake in a good way. I discovered Shake and Bake, or maybe it was Oven Fry when my parent’s friend invited me over for dinner as a kid. It was my first attempt at it. My parents didn’t cook from packaged food so it was a surprise to me. Here, I use mayo to help the “shake and bake” panko mixture stick to the chicken. I don’t have to bread the whole chicken breast. Instead, I just bread it on the top.
What is the best method to brine chicken breasts in salt?
If you’ve never brined chicken before, it’s easier than you may think! Brining refers to the process of letting meat rest in saltwater to tenderize.
1. Make the brine by adding a quarter of a cup of salt to six cups water.
2. Mix the chicken with the other ingredients and refrigerate for at least one hour.
3. After the timer is up, drain the water from the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
How long does it take for chicken breasts to bake?
These chicken breasts are baked in the oven at 425°F for 24 to 28 mins. The thickness of your chicken will affect the cooking time. A meat thermometer is a good tool to check the internal temperature of your chicken. Once it reaches 165 degrees, it’s ready.
Variations:
- Protein:You can swap the boneless skinless chicken breasts with bone-in ones, or chops. Cooking times may vary so keep an open mind.
Check the temperature regularly. - Spices:You can change the spices to make it more flavorful. You could add chili or onion powder or omit any spices that you don’t have.
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Perfectly juicy Baked Chicken Breasts, topped with crispy panko parmesan crumbs, are flavorful and delicious!
- 4 6 ounces Breasts of boneless, skinless chicken , Organic is best
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 Take one teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 Take one teaspoon Parsley dried
- 1/2 Take one teaspoon Paprika
- 1 1/2 Spoonfuls mayonnaise
- 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs with Seasoning, OR gluten-free pankp
- 2 Spoonfuls Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 Lemon, Cut into wedges for easy serving
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For even cooking, you can pound the thicker part of the chicken.
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Fill a large bowl and add 6 cups of water. Stir in 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher Salt.
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Let the chicken breasts sit in the water for at least an hour or up to 2 hours.
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Take out the water and dry with paper towels.
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Preheat oven 425F degrees. Olive oil can be used to spray a 9×12 baking dish.
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Combine 3/4 teaspoon salt and the rest of the spices in a small bowl. Transfer the spice mix to the chicken.
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Spread the mayonnaise on each breast, then sprinkle with panko. Apply olive oil spray to the top.
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Bake for 24-27 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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While the chicken bakes cut the lemon into wedges and serve it with the chicken.
You can also brine ahead and drain.
Serving: 1Breast, Calories: 271kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 170mg, Sugar: 0.5g
Keywords: Baked chicken breasts, juicy chicken breasts
Source: Skinny Taste