Description
Mouthwatering, juicy, and tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brined, seasoned, and baked to perfection in your oven.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water, warm
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8oz each)
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add the water and salt to a large bowl or container. Mix until the salt is dissolved.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bowl, completely submerging in the brining solution. Cover and place it in the fridge to let the chicken brine for 1 – 2 hours.
- While the chicken is brining, make the seasoning mixture. Add the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and pepper to a small bowl and mix the combine.
- At the end of the brining time, preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the brining solution and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Use a ziptop bag or a bowl and coat the chicken with the oil and the seasonings. Be sure to get the chicken breasts well coated with the seasoning.
- Place the chicken on a sheet pan or baking dish and bake for 16-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. The carryover cooking will bring the chicken to 165°F without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American