About
Chicken breasts often intimidate the home-chef because they can dry out so easily. But Super Tasty Chicken Breasts are here to put all your fears to rest. Thanks to a quick brine, the chicken is guaranteed to stay juicy and well-seasoned through the cooking process! Brushed in rich melted butter and delicately seasoned, Super Tasty Chicken Breasts are just delicious and such a breeze to make! Don't fear making dinner, embrace it!
Ingredients
- 1 quart warm water
- 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, optionally pounded to an even thickness
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Directions
Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the warm water and 1/4 cup of the kosher salt and stir until most of the salt is dissolved and a brine forms.
Step 2 -Add the chicken breasts to the brine and let them sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature and up to 6 hours covered and refrigerated.
Step 3 -Transfer the brined chicken breasts from the brine, rinse them under cold water, and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 4 -Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 5 -In a 9x13-inch baking dish, add the brined chicken breasts in a single layer.
Step 6 -Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with the melted butter.
Step 7 -In a small bowl, add the remaining kosher salt, the ground black pepper, the garlic powder, and the paprika and whisk to combine.
Step 8 -Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts on both sides.
Step 9 -Roast the chicken until the breasts are cooked through with the meat reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15-18 minutes.
Step 10 -Transfer the chicken breasts to a clean plate and loosely tent the plate with foil.
Step 11 -Let the chicken breasts rest for 5-10 minutes.
Step 12 -Slice and serve warm.
