Simple Baked Chicken Breast is a quick and easy recipe for perfectly baked chicken every time. This easy chicken recipe has a handful of simple steps that ensures juicy, tender and flavorful oven roasted chicken. The secret is the salad dressing, which not only adds tons of delicious flavor but also keeps the chicken moist while it cooks. You can use your favorite balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette or Asian-style salad dressing for this easy chicken recipe.

Flavorful Baked Chicken Breasts you want even more tender and flavorful chicken, consider brining the meat. Brining the chicken gives it a chance to absorb the salt in the water, which makes the meat super tender. To brine the chicken, fill a large bowl half full with lukewarm water and add a handful of kosher salt. Stir the salt into the water until it mostly dissolves. Then add the chicken and let it sit in the brine for 15-20 minutes.

When the chicken is finished baking, it’s important to let it rest. If you cut into it right away, you’ll lose all of those beautiful juices that make the chicken so juicy and delicious. Instead, remove the chicken from the skillet or casserole dish and cover it with foil to keep it warm while it rests for a few minutes. This will allow the chicken to finish cooking and lock in all those amazing juices, for the most tender and flavorful baked chicken ever!

Perfect Baked Chicken Breasts

Serve this Easy Baked Chicken with a side of Garlic Butter Rice or Kale for a one pot carb + vegetable side or try adding it to soups or skillet meals. Leftovers can be sliced or shredded and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.