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This Oven Baked Boneless Chicken Breast recipe makes the juiciest and most flavorful chicken. It’s easy to make, and it’s my go-to chicken recipe.
This recipe makes four servings and costs about $10.74 to make, which is just $2.69 per serving. Chicken is a great dinner option that everyone loves.
For more family-friendly chicken recipes, check out these Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, these Easy Oven Baked Chicken Thighs, this Grilled BBQ Chicken, and this Crockpot Whole Chicken recipe.
Say goodbye to dry chicken forever! This chicken recipe is far from dry and chewy, and you won’t need a dipping sauce to get through eating it. It is juicy and tender. The secret is in the marinade!
The chicken sits in the marinade and then is baked until golden perfection. The savory marinade gives this chicken a flavorful, mouth-watering taste that is hard to beat.
With a few simple steps and thirty minutes of bake time, this Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts recipe will become one of your go-to chicken recipes!
You do not need to cover this chicken while baking. This is a hands-free recipe once you place the chicken in the oven. Let the oven do its magic and then check to ensure the chicken has reached the appropriate internal temperature before removing it.
How to Bake Boneless Chicken Breast in the Oven:
- First, make the marinade. Then pour the marinade over the chicken and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Next, bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes. Let the chicken rest for five minutes.
- Finally, slice and serve immediately.
Cook’s Tools:
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Measuring spoons
- Liquid measuring cup
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Instant-read thermometer
For juicy and tender chicken, bake it for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer. Bake the chicken at 375 degrees F.
You do not need to cover this chicken while baking. This is a hands-free recipe once you place the chicken in the oven. Let the oven do its magic and then check to ensure the chicken has reached the appropriate internal temperature before removing it.
The secret is in the marinade. Ensure you have enough time to let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes. Doing this will not only enhance the flavor of the chicken but also makes the meat tender and juicy.
Ingredients and Cost:
Recipe cost: $10.74
Per Serving Cost: $2.69
NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have.
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice – $0.52
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce – $0.18
- ¼ cup olive oil – $0.58
- 4 teaspoons dried parsley – $0.40
- 4 teaspoons dried basil – $0.80
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano – $0.10
- ½ teaspoon paprika – $0.01
- ½ teaspoon salt – $0.01
- 3 cloves garlic – $0.15
- ½ teaspoon black pepper – $0.03
- 4 chicken breasts – $7.96
How Long Is It Good For:
SERVE: As with all cooked meat, you can keep the baked chicken breasts at room temperature up to 2 hours before they will need to be refrigerated.
STORE: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
FREEZE: Once the cooked chicken is cooled, place it in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag and freeze for 1-2 months.
More Chicken Main Dish Recipes:
- Old Fashioned Chicken and Noodles
- Cranberry Chicken Salad with Pecans
- Lighter Skillet Chicken Vesuvio
- Healthier General Tso’s Chicken
- Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
- Homemade Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
- Chicken Divan Casserole
- Stovetop Chicken Souvlaki
- Old School Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Lemon Chicken with Potatoes and Artichokes
Oven-Baked Boneless Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
CHICKEN MARINADE:
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano minced or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ cup fresh parsley minced and lightly packed or 4 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ cup fresh basil minced and lightly packed or 4 teaspoons dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
CHICKEN:
- 4 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
FOR SERVING:
- Lemon wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
MAKE MARINADE:
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until completely combined.
MARINATE CHICKEN:
- Add the chicken to a large resealable bag.
- Pour marinade over chicken and seal.
- Place the chicken in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and set it at room temperature, 20-30 minutes.
PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP BAKING DISH:
- Move the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
BAKE CHICKEN:
- Place chicken in the baking dish.
- Discard marinade.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
SERVE:
- Slice and serve immediately.
Eliza from Bensa Bacon Lovers says
Great recipe, and I am going to use your marinade recipe a lot, too. Thank you for all of your detailed information!
Jillian says
You’re so welcome, enjoy!
Biana says
Thank you for the step by step process for baking chicken breasts! Will be making them soon.
Rosemary says
I love roasted chicken breast in the oven, but unfortunately, it dries out. Thanks for the tip for marinating the chicken in advance. I think I just need to plan for this step even when I’m making dinner in a rush. Tasty and simple recipe. Thanks.
Pam says
Can’t wait to try this as I do struggle with keeping boneless chicken breasts moist.
Donna DesJardin says
Best chicken breast recipe I’ve tried. Marinade flavors went all the way through the breast, which made for moist, flavorful meat.
Jillian says
Donna, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for stopping by to let me know!