Description
A quick and easy dish for juicy and flavorful chicken every time, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 0.5 – 0.75 inches. Rub olive oil over them.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the casserole dish; top each piece with a slice of butter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Then, broil for an additional 1-3 minutes for browning.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for a few hours before baking. Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness to cook uniformly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, easy recipe, healthy dinner, weeknight meal