Easy Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 5 Chicken Breasts, thawed; 1/2 cup Kosher Salt; 1/2 gallon cold water; 1/4 cup Olive Oil; 2 Tbs Lemon Juice or Blasamic Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar; 1 tsp Thyme, dried; 1 tsp Oregano, dried; 1/2 tsp Parsley or Basil, dried; 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Servings: persons

5 Chicken Breasts, thawed
1/2 cup Kosher Salt
1/2 gallon cold water
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 Tbs Lemon Juice or Blasamic Vinegar or Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Thyme, dried
1 tsp Oregano, dried
1/2 tsp Parsley or Basil, dried
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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Preheat over to 375 degrees.
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Brine the chicken:
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In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup Kosher salt into half gallon of water until dissolved (you can also heat a little of the water water and stir in salt, then add to the remaining cold water). Let sit for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Drain the salt water off the chicken.
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Marinade:
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In a separate large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice/vinegar, and spices. Dip all of the chicken breasts into the mixture to coat the entire breast. Place all breasts on a foil lined baking sheet.
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Bake:
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Bake on 375 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
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Chicken can keep in the fridge for 5 days. Great to eat hot right away or chill to use on salad or in wraps and sandwiches later.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 Chicken Breasts, thawed, 1/2 cup Kosher Salt, 1/2 gallon cold water, 1/4 cup Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Chicken Breasts

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