Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe
This Juicy Chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken breasts cooked to perfection using a combination of stovetop searing and oven roasting. The seasoning blend of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper enhances the natural flavors, while the cooking technique ensures a juicy, moist texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Cooking Oil
- 2 to 3 tbsp sunflower oil
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed to make juicy chicken 101.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken.
- Heat Oil: Pour the sunflower oil into a cast-iron skillet and heat it over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture for better searing.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of each chicken breast evenly with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to infuse flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and fry for 5 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Roast Chicken: Flip the chicken breasts, then immediately transfer the entire cast iron skillet to the middle rack of the preheated oven. Roast for 13 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows juices to redistribute, resulting in juicy chicken breasts ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken for food safety.
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a better sear.
- Resting the chicken after cooking ensures maximum juiciness.
- Cast iron skillet is preferred for even heat distribution during searing and oven cooking.
- You can substitute sunflower oil with other neutral oils like canola or vegetable oil if needed.
