Discover the secret to an incredibly juicy and golden brown baked chicken breast with a hint of brown sugar and a delicious blend of herbs and spices. Perfectly cooked in a high temperature oven, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to become your go-to chicken dinner.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a baking tray by lining it with aluminum foil and parchment paper.
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Using a meat mallet, tenderize the chicken breasts by pounding them until they are 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) thick at the thickest part. This ensures even cooking and tender chicken.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This will be your seasoning mix.
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Place the chicken breasts upside down on the prepared baking tray.
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Drizzle 1 tsp of olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub it in using your fingers.
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Sprinkle half of the seasoning mix on the chicken breasts, ensuring to cover as much surface area as possible.
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Flip the chicken breasts and repeat steps 5 and 6.
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Bake the chicken breasts for 18 minutes or until the surface turns golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
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Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer to serving plates. Allow the chicken to rest for 3-5 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.