Baked Chicken Breasts
Baked Chicken Breasts are an easy and convenient way to add protein into your meal. This recipe for juicier, more flavorful oven baked chicken breasts will become a staple at home!
When baking any type of meat, it is important to use a digital instant read meat thermometer. These are a very inexpensive investment and can make all the difference in how your meal turns out. They can alert you when your chicken is done and will also tell you if the food is undercooked or overcooked. This one has dual probes that can either beep or send an alert to your phone, so you never have to guess if your meal is cooked through.
Baked Chicken Breasts
To ensure a juicy chicken breast, it is important to not overcook it. Overcooked chicken can dry out, so it is important to check it often and remove it from the oven as soon as the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees as indicated by your digital instant read meat thermometer.
Another simple but very effective tip for juicy, more flavorful oven roasted chicken is to add a little salad dressing during the cooking process. A drizzle of your favorite salad dressing, such as my homemade Zesty Italian salad dressing or a Balsamic Vinaigrette or Lemon Dressing, keeps the chicken moist and gives it some extra flavor. This step is optional, but I highly recommend it!