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Juicy oven baked chicken breast (+ 6 flavor variations)

Juicy oven baked chicken breast (+ 6 flavor variations)

By Charlotte Man
45’ Prep time
20’ Cook time
65’ Total time
246 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

There is a lot of controversy on the internet about the perfect oven temperature for baked chicken breasts. 400ºf? 350ºf? 425ºf?
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Choose a chicken marinade flavor and place all ingredients (minus the chicken breast) into a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Step 2
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Step 2

Place chicken breast into a glass container or gallon-size bag. Then, pour the marinade on top of the chicken, making sure it is covered.
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Step 3

Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or for best results, for 2-4 hours.
Step 4
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Step 4

When you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 375ºF and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Option to line the baking dish with tin foil first. Then, transfer all of the contents of your bag (including the marinade) into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
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Step 5

Cook chicken breasts at 375ºF for 20-25 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the chicken breast reads 160ºF – 165ºF.
Step 6
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Step 6

Remove chicken breast from the oven and then place it onto a plate. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving so that the internal temperature of the chicken can reach 165ºF, which is the safe eating temp for chicken.
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Step 7

Option to eat as is, chunk the chicken, or shred it.

Tips and Warnings

  • Nutrition information is for the lemon chicken.
  • Leftover marinade: want to make a sauce out of your leftover marinade? Simply eat it as is or use a little cornstarch to thicken your sauce before serving.

Ingredient

  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    0.25
  • Garlic cloves
    Garlic cloves
    2
  • Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    44.36 ml
  • Rice vinegar
    Rice vinegar
    14.79 ml
  • Maple syrup
    Maple syrup
    44.36 ml
  • Balsamic vinegar
    Balsamic vinegar
    44.36 ml
  • Soy sauce
    Soy sauce
    59.15 ml
  • Lime juice
    Lime juice
    29.57 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    59.15 ml
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    4.93 ml
  • Red pepper flakes
    Red pepper flakes
    4.93 ml
  • Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    14.79 ml
  • Salt
    Salt
    1.23 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    4.93 ml
  • Pepper
    Pepper
    1.23 ml
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    2.46 ml
  • Sriracha
    Sriracha
    2.46 ml
  • Honey
    Honey
    9.86 ml
  • Bbq sauce
    Bbq sauce
    59.15 ml
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast
    Boneless skinless chicken breast
    0.45 kg
  • Chopped green onion
    Chopped green onion
    29.57 ml
  • Fresh chopped basil
    Fresh chopped basil
    14.79 ml
  • Fresh chopped cilantro
    Fresh chopped cilantro
    14.79 ml
  • Fresh chopped parsley
    Fresh chopped parsley
    29.57 ml
  • Fresh dill
    Fresh dill
    14.79 ml
  • Fresh grated ginger
    Fresh grated ginger
    9.86 ml
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    0.62 ml
  • Ground mustard
    Ground mustard
    2.46 ml
  • Italian seasoning
    Italian seasoning
    4.93 ml
  • Minced garlic
    Minced garlic
    4.93 ml
  • Smoked paprika
    Smoked paprika
    0.62 ml
  • Boneless skinless chicken breast*
    Boneless skinless chicken breast*
    0.88 kg
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    2 pcs
  • White rice vinegar
    White rice vinegar
    7.39 ml
  • Chopped green onion
    Chopped green onion
  • Fresh chopped basil
    Fresh chopped basil

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