Baked Chicken Breast (Super Juicy & Easy!)

The BEST way to bake chicken breast in the oven, with simple seasoning! This juicy baked chicken breast recipe is fast, EASY and never dry.
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Ingredients
Brined chicken
Preparation

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To brine the chicken breasts, place them in a large bowl with enough water to cover them (about 4 cups). Add sea salt and stir to mostly dissolve. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature, or for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
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Drain the salt water, rinse the chicken, and pat dry.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C).
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Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish large enough for the pieces to fit without touching, or just barely touching. Brush both sides with olive oil.
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Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, sea salt, paprika, and black pepper.
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Bake for 18-22 minutes, until firm and no longer pink, and internal temperature reaches 160-165 degrees F (71-74 degrees C). (Internal temperature will rise another 5 degrees when resting.) A probe thermometer like this is the best set-it-and-forget-it method because it will beep when ready, but an instant-read thermometer also works.
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Cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes before serving or slicing.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 chicken breast
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