How to Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Every once in a while, I just want a simple piece of chicken. No sauces. Nothing fancy. No fuss. You’d think making chicken breasts would be easy but they dry out easily because the meat is so lean. This is why it’s so important to have an easy go-to way of making sure the chicken is always tender and juicy.

The olive oil keeps it from drying out, and this kind of chicken is seasoned only with salt and pepper. While you can eat this as is, this basic chicken is ideal for adding to anything, like tacos, casseroles, or anything you add chicken to.

There’s nothing better than a simple and fast dinner that easily feeds a family of 4. I hope you enjoy! Happy cooking!

How to Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. On a lined baking sheet, use a meat tenderizer/mallet to pound the chicken into 1/2-inch thickness.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over chicken and rub all over. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165).
  5. Remove chicken from oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  6. Slice and enjoy!

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