Here is a very basic way to cook chicken breast. We have been cutting these thinly to add to salads and use for sandwiches. Not gonna lie - we were inspired by our love of salads at Panera! This is a simple recipe, but one I want to record so I can keep going back to it.
Ingredients (for 3 chicken breasts)
3 Chicken breasts (skinless and fat trimmed)
1 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
1/2 tsp Paprika
Olive oil spray or cooking spray
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, Kosher salt, black pepper and paprika. Mix to coat the chicken.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil, Kosher salt, black pepper and paprika. Mix to coat the chicken.
3. Spray the bottom of a cooking dish with olive oil spray.
4. Bake for 26-28 minutes (more for larger breasts) until a meat thermometer registers 165°.
Enjoy! If you are using it for salads, let cool before slicing.
NOTE: For very large chicken breasts, cut in half and cook for 35-40 minutes. Use the meat thermometer to be sure it is cooked through.
NOTE: For very large chicken breasts, cut in half and cook for 35-40 minutes. Use the meat thermometer to be sure it is cooked through.
