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5 from 5 votes

Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts (Oven)

Super moist and tender boneless, skinless oven baked chicken breasts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipes, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cast iron, chicken
Servings: 4 people
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • cast iron pan
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Meat Mallet

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, pounded even (but not too thin)
  • vegetable oil
  • seasonings suggested: Salt, Pepper, Paprika, Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Add 1/2 inch vegetable oil to a large cast iron skillet and heat the pan over medium heat.
  • Rinse the piece of chicken with cold water and pat dry chicken with a paper towel
  • Season both sides of the chicken breast generously with garlic powder, paprika, a pinch of salt, and fresh ground pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts into hot oil (in a single layer) and cook on one side for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the hot skillet heat and flip the chicken to the other side.
  • Immediately place skinless chicken breasts into the hot oven and cook for 10-15 minutes (13 minutes is usually the sweet spot) or until internal temperature measures 165 degrees.
  • Let tender chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece