Craving restaurant-quality rotisserie chicken without leaving your kitchen? Get ready to transform ordinary chicken breasts into a mouthwatering masterpiece that'll have your family begging for seconds! This foolproof Oven Baked Rotisserie Chicken Breasts recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort, bringing the succulent, perfectly seasoned taste of rotisserie chicken directly to your dinner table in just 40 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels. This helps the seasoning adhere better and ensures crispy exterior.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to create a uniform seasoning blend.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
- Generously sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts, gently pressing the spices into the meat to create an even coating.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching each other to allow proper heat circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat.
- Slice and serve hot with your favorite side dishes or store in an airtight container for meal prep.
Tips
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy exterior and better spice adherence.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked chicken - 165°F (74°C) is the magic temperature for safe, juicy meat.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet; leave space between chicken breasts for even heat circulation.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
- For extra moisture, consider brining the chicken breasts for 30 minutes before seasoning.
- Experiment with different spice blends to customize your rotisserie flavor profile.
- If chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them to create uniform cooking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 105mg
