Description
Juicy and flavorful, this oven baked thin chicken breast is your versatile chicken BFF- perfect for salads, pasta, wraps and more.
Ingredients
- 2-2½lb chicken breast, about 4 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil. Arrange the oven tray to the top third of the oven (not the highest notch, usually the second one down). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or foil. You may need to use two baking sheets.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Trim away any excess skin or sinew. Using a chef’s knife, slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise so they are thin fillets. Do your best to cut them to an even thickness, about 1/2-inch. Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle on the seasoning mixture, tossing the chicken until it is evenly coated.
- Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, with at least 1 inch between each piece. Broil for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken using tongs and return to the oven. For small, thin pieces, broil another 5 minutes, for thicker pieces you may need 6-8 minutes. The chicken is done when it is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and then slice or shred or enjoy as is!
This is my go-to meal prep chicken and I love to use it in mason jar salads, this easy chicken and pasta bake, BLT chicken salad, flatbreads, wraps, or sandwiches.
Notes
Oven bake instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake for 9 minutes, flip the fillets and bake an additional 4-6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Air fryer instructions: Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer. You will need to work in 2-3 batches so you don’t overcrowd the basket. You want space between each chicken piece. Air fry at 410°F for 10 minutes, adding another 2-3 minutes if you have thicker slices, until the internal temperature is 165°F.
Refer to above blog post for ingredient notes, step-by-step instructions, expert tips, variations and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe (3oz cooked chicken)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0.9 g
- Sodium: 285.2 mg
- Fat: 4.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.2 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 25.8 g
- Cholesterol: 82.7 mg