Oven Baked Chicken Breast ~ So Easy!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive than breasts.

Prepare the marinade by mixing together 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the marinade and mix well.

Coat the 2 chicken breasts in the marinade and place them in a baggie.

Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (creator mentions marinating for about 2 hours).

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Place the marinated chicken breasts on the lined baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, checking the temperature at 20 minutes to ensure it reaches at least 165°F (75°C).

After 25 minutes, check the chicken, which has reached 165°F, and remove it from the oven.

Transfer the chicken to a serving tray.

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