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Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe

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This Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast recipe features perfectly seasoned, tender, and crispy chicken breasts baked to juicy perfection. With a simple blend of olive oil, butter, and aromatic spices, this quick and healthy dish is ideal for a weeknight dinner or meal prep, delivering flavor without fuss.

  • Total Time: 19-20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb chicken (2 large chicken breasts, cut in half to make 4 thin chicken breasts)

Seasoning & Oil

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken evenly and quickly.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Cut the two large chicken breasts in half to create thin chicken cutlets, removing any fat. Blot the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispy texture when baked.
  3. Arrange chicken on baking sheet: Lay the thin chicken cutlets flat on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.
  4. Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine olive oil and melted butter. Mix in sea salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this flavorful mixture evenly onto both sides of the chicken cutlets. Optionally, sprinkle a little more seasoning on top for extra flavor.
  5. Bake the chicken: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-13 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, flipping the chicken cutlets halfway through cooking to promote even browning.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve the chicken with the pan juices for extra flavor, either as whole cutlets or sliced for salads, sandwiches, or other dishes. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Blotting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a crispy crust.
  • Using a digital meat thermometer ensures the chicken is safely cooked without drying out.
  • You can customize the seasoning to your preference by adding herbs like rosemary or thyme.
  • Leftover baked chicken breasts can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to maintain juiciness.
  • Thin slicing helps the chicken cook faster and evenly in the oven.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-13 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/baked-thin-sliced-chicken-breast-recipe/