Description
Master the art of juicy baked chicken with this comprehensive guide! Learn the secrets of brining, proper baking techniques, and flavor-enhancing tips to banish dry chicken forever. With three foolproof recipes, your chicken dinners will never be the same.
Ingredients
Scale
- For Simple Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breasts:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound assorted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, broccoli), chopped
- For Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simple Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breasts:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Pour marinade over chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix olive oil with spices, salt, and pepper.
- Rub mixture on chicken thighs.
- Place chicken and chopped vegetables on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables tender.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine melted butter, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts evenly with mixture.
- Place in baking dish.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Brining or dry brining before baking enhances juiciness. Let chicken rest before slicing for maximum flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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