Oven Baked Chicken Breast

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Chicken breast660 g
  pound to 1.5 cm at thickest part
• Olive oil2 tsp
• Brown sugar1½ tbsp
• Paprika1 tsp
• Dried oregano1 tsp
• Garlic powder¼ tsp
• Salt½ tsp
• Black pepper½ tsp
• Flat-leaf parsley (optional)1 tbsp
  optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 220°C conventional or 200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray.

   220°C
2. 2

   Pound each chicken breast to about 1.5 cm at the thickest point so the pieces cook evenly.

3. 3

   Mix the brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Place the chicken on the tray, rub one side with about half the olive oil and sprinkle with half the seasoning. Flip and repeat with the remaining oil and seasoning.

5. 5

   Bake for about 18 minutes, until the surface is golden and the thickest part reaches 75°C.

   18 min 220°C
6. 6

   Transfer the chicken to serving plates immediately and rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if using.

   4 min