{"id":6444,"date":"2024-12-06T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciencesandnatures.com\/?p=6444"},"modified":"2024-12-06T15:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T15:40:07","slug":"how-to-make-perfect-juicy-baked-chicken-breasts-everytime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sciencesandnatures.com\/how-to-make-perfect-juicy-baked-chicken-breasts-everytime\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Perfect Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts Everytime!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>We roast A LOT of chicken at our house!\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>From quick weeknight dinners alongside vegetables and brown rice, or on top of a big salad, chicken meat for soups, and especially meal prepping ahead\u2026chicken often happens around here more than anything else.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>What about you?\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A question that comes up A LOT on the blog is \u201chow do you cook your chicken so that it\u2019s moist and juicy\u2026NOT dried out?!!\u201d\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Here\u2019s a quick recipe that can be used for allll the things\u2026dinners, lunches, food prep\u2026you\u2019ll love having this quick recipe in your arsenal.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>If you don\u2019t like too much spice, you can leave out the pepper.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>It\u2019s a super fool-proof recipe, so switch up the seasonings to YOUR favorites &amp; enjoy!\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cleanfoodcrush.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2019%5C/01%5C/CleanFoodCrush-Juicy-Baked-Chicken-Breasts.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16377\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Makes about 4-5 servings\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Ingredients:\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts\n\n\n\n</li><li>2 Tbsps avocado oil, OR extra virgin olive oil\n\n\n\n</li><li>1 tsp sea salt\n\n\n\n</li><li>1\/2 tsp black pepper\n\n\n\n</li><li>1\/2 tsp cayenne pepper\n\n\n\n</li><li>1 tsp garlic powder\n\n\n\n</li><li>1 tsp smoked paprika\n\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cleanfoodcrush.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2019%5C/01%5C/Juicy-Baked-Chicken-Breasts-Recipes-by-CFC.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-16379\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Instructions:\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>In a small bowl, whisk your sea salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap and pound lightly so your chicken is an even thickness.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Pour the oil in a 13\u2033 x 9\u2033 baking dish. Add in the chicken breast and lightly dredge to coat well.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Sprinkle your seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken and gently rub it in with your fingers.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cover with foil and allow them to rest for 10 minutes to lock in the moisture.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, then slice against the grain and enjoy!\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class='\"mh-excerpt\"'><p>We roast A LOT of chicken at our house! 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