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Oven Baked Chicken Breasts for Two

Sep 26, 2019 · 13 Comments

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Baked chicken breasts for two on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Simple, easy and delicious, this recipe will give you perfect oven baked chicken breasts for two that are juicy and packed with flavor. You can obviously double this to serve more, but I often make this amount for my husband and I for a quick weekday lunch or dinner.

I’ve made many a chicken breast, and have never found myself fully satisfied. The chicken comes out either too rubbery, or too dry. Everyone says chicken with bones have more flavor and that chicken thigh is juicier, but I don’t like chicken thigh, and I hate having to deal with bones. I knew I needed to perfect chicken breasts, and came across this recipe from Recipe Tin Eats that pretty much nailed it. I just changed a few things for preference and came up with the perfect chicken breast recipe for me.

Preparing the chicken breasts:

I like my chicken breasts a little on the thinner side, not too thick and clumpy. Purchasing them, I get them cleaned from the butcher, and go over them again at home. I remove any traces of fat or blood with a knife to leave clean appetizing pink meat.

To get the chicken breasts to an even thickness, I pound them with a wooden rolling pin. This is actually Layla’s job and she adores it. She wears plastic gloves, wields the rolling pin and whacks away like a pro. You can even use your fists! All you need is for the chicken to be an even thickness throughout so that it cooks evenly.

Raw chicken breasts on a baking sheet

The seasoning:

Combine the herbs with salt and pepper, brown sugar for sweetness and to add moisture to the chicken. Dijon mustard gives a little kick, and olive oil coats the chicken and allow it to brown in the oven. Mix this into a paste which you evenly spread over the chicken breasts on both sides.

Raw chicken breasts with a spice rub on a baking sheet

Baking the chicken:

The oven needs to be really hot- 220 C/450 F. Because of this high heat, the chicken cooks fasts without drying out, and gets a lovely caramelized brown crust. This gives you juicy chicken but with a nice crusty exterior.

What should I serve the chicken with?

You can serve it with simple steamed vegetables, or this incredible mashed potato recipe . You can use the chicken to top a variety of salads, like this healthier chicken cobb salad, or one of my favorites, the strawberry halloumi salad .

Freezing oven baked chicken breasts:

After baking these, you can put them in a freezer safe bag, squeeze as much air out as possible and freeze for up to 3 months. They are a very useful thing to find in your freezer! Just thaw overnight in the fridge before using.

Baked chicken breasts for two on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Oven Baked Chicken Breast for Two

Farah Abumaizar
Juicy and packed with flavor easy oven baked chicken breast recipe perfect for two people
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, oregano, or thyme
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F). Flatten the chicken breasts slightly by pounding them with a rolling pin until the whole breast is of the same thickness.
  • In a small bow, mix together all the dry ingredients, mustard, and olive oil until a paste forms.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place chicken breasts on parchment paper, and spread the spice and oil paste evenly all over the chicken breasts, bottom and top.
  • Bake the chicken for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through. For the final 1-2 minutes of cooking, if chicken hasn't browned, use the broil function of your oven to give it a touch of color. Watch carefully!
  • Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Recipe heavily adapted from Recipe Tin Eats
Keyword chicken, healthy

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Comments

  1. Emmeline says

    September 29, 2019 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    These chicken breasts look so delicious! I bet the brown sugar & dijon make the flavor just pop. Def on the list to try!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Its the perfect sweet and tangy combo! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  2. Dannii says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    Such a simple and delicious meal. So much you can do with them too.

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:15 am

      Right! I use these in everything and love having a batch in the freezer

      Reply
  3. Emma says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    Sometimes the most simple recipes really are the best. I’d never have thought of using sugar!

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

      I have a theory sugar makes everything better! Legendary sweet tooth hehe

      Reply
  4. Adrianne says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a great easy recipe for these chicken breasts. I can see so many uses for the chicken!! Am thinking I would love to cut them up and use them in a salad. The Chicken Cobb Salad sounds perfect. Thanks

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Yes I love food grilled chicken on a salad!

      Reply
  5. Adrianne says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:57 pm

    What a great easy recipe for these chicken breasts. I can see so many uses for the chicken!! Am thinking I would love to cut them up and use them in a salad. The Chicken Cobb Salad sounds perfect. Thanks, can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  6. David says

    September 29, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a nice flavorful chicken recipe! I cook a batch of chicken breasts at the start of every week, leaving extras for sandwiches. Will have to try your version.

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      September 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Oh nothing like meal prep to make the week easier!

      Reply
  7. Mohammad Mulla says

    March 29, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    My wife made this and we loved it

    Reply
    • Farah Abumaizar says

      March 29, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      You have an amazing wife 😇

      Reply

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