The Best Marinated Chicken Breast Recipe
This is the perfect juicy baked chicken breast marinade recipe – it's the only one you'll ever need and it's super customizable!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts about 6 oz each
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 1/2 tsp everything bagel seasoning optional but takes it over the top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, dijon and spices together in a small bowl, and pour over chicken in a resealable bag. Marinate for at least 15 minutes and up to 48 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then add marinated chicken breasts. Bake for 20 minutes. Check that chicken is cooked through by using a meat thermometer. Make sure it registers at least 165 F degrees in the thickest part of the chicken. Oven temperatures will vary so cooking times may vary slightly.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or chopping.
For larger breasts
- For 8 oz breasts: bake 22-25 minutes. For 10oz breasts: bake 28-30 minutes. Check that chicken is cooked through by using a meat thermometer every time. Make sure it registers at least 16% F degrees in the thickest part of the chicken.
Notes
Nutritional info is for one 8oz baked chicken breast.
Let the chicken rest after baking for maximum juiciness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 5 days. Sprinkle some water over top, then microwave for 1-2 mins.
Freeze the chicken cooked or raw in the marinade for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then reheat or cook as normal.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 851mg | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.8mg