Description
This Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe. Is a quick and delightful way. To enjoy tender, juicy chicken. With minimal fuss. The recipe combines simple ingredients. Like boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Seasoned with a blend of light brown sugar, chili powder, and aromatic spices. The sugar caramelizes beautifully. Creating a mouthwatering crust. While the spices add depth. And warmth to the flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights. Or a quick dinner solution. This dish comes together in just 25 minutes. Leaving you with a satisfying. And a healthy meal. That pairs wonderfully. With any side dish.
Ingredients
4 (7 to 8 ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Β½ teaspoon salt
Β½ teaspoon black pepper
Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
Β½ teaspoon onion powder
Β½ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 425Β°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. And give it a light spray with non-stick spray.
Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper. And pound them to an even thickness. This ensures that they cook evenly. Drizzle olive oil on both sides of the chicken.
Season the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, chili powder, parsley flakes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Sprinkle the seasoning blend generously over both sides of the chicken breasts. Pressing it in lightly.
Bake: Arrange the chicken breasts. On the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165Β°F.
Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. And cover it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make this Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe gluten-free. You need to ensure that all ingredients used. Are certified gluten-free. Most of the ingredients in this recipe. Like the chicken breasts and spices. Are naturally gluten-free. However, some brands of seasonings. Particularly chili powder and cumin. Might contain traces of gluten. Due to cross-contamination during processing. To avoid this. Opt for spices labeled as gluten-free. Or purchase from a brand known for safe practices. Like McCormick or Simply Organic. Double-check the labels. Especially for the brown sugar. To ensure there are no gluten-containing additives. Once you have verified all your ingredients. Proceed with the recipe as instructed. For a delicious, gluten-free meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
