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Juiciest Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Bake moist chicken breast from now on by following this recipe. The key is using high oven heat and cooking for a shorter amount of time.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Chicken
Calories: 189kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Place chicken in plastic bag along with marinade.
  • Allow chicken to marinate overnight in the fridge (optional). Remove chicken from bag and place on a baking sheet with tin foil.
  • Put chicken in oven for 18-22 minutes (larger breasts will take longer to cook). Use a thermometer and check for an internal temperature of 165° Fahrenheit before eating.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 189kcal | Protein: 35.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97.1mg | Sodium: 84.6mg | Potassium: 251.4mg