Best 7 Marinated Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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**Marinated Baked Chicken Breasts: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**

Marinated Baked Chicken Breasts are an incredibly versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme, then baked to perfection until tender and juicy. This simple yet satisfying recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or special occasions. Whether you prefer a classic marinade or something more exotic, there are endless variations to explore. With its succulent texture and tantalizing aromas, Marinated Baked Chicken Breasts are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

**Three Unique Recipes to Try:**

1. **Classic Lemon-Herb Marinade:** This timeless marinade combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the aromatic notes of herbs like oregano and thyme. The result is a chicken dish that is both refreshing and savory, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

2. **Mediterranean-Inspired Marinade:** Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant marinade. A blend of olive oil, garlic, paprika, and cumin infuses the chicken with a rich and earthy flavor, reminiscent of traditional Mediterranean cuisine.

3. **Spicy Chili-Lime Marinade:** For those who love a bit of heat, this marinade delivers a delightful kick. A combination of chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro creates a tantalizingly spicy and tangy flavor that is sure to awaken your taste buds.

No matter which marinade you choose, Marinated Baked Chicken Breasts are sure to be a hit. Serve them with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MARINATED BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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To better control my food allergies, I do a lot of cooking from scratch. Good thing it's one of my favorite pastimes! This is a popular Sunday lunch at our house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt, divided
2 teaspoons paprika, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
6 chicken breast halves
3/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, half of the celery salt and paprika, salt, and half of the pepper and garlic powder. Add chicken; turn to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bag or another bowl, combine crackers and remaining seasonings. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Shake or dredge chicken in crumb mixture. Place in an ungreased jelly roll or broiler pan; drizzle with 1/4 cup butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes. Drizzle with remaining butter; bake 45 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

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MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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For a healthy dinner tonight, try these Marinated Chicken Breasts from Food Network Kitchen. An herbaceous marinade infuses the meat with high-impact flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 to 2 tablespoons vinegar, like cider, balsamic, or red wine
2 to 3 teaspoons dried herbs, like thyme, oregano, rosemary, or crumbled bay leaf
1 to 2 tablespoons mustard, whole grain or Dijon
1 to 2 teaspoon garlic or onion powder, optional
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast, each about 6 ounces

Steps:

  • Put the vinegar, herbs, mustard, powders if using and oil in a large re-sealable plastic bag. Close the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients. Open the bag, drop in the chicken breast in the bag. Close and shake the bag to coat evenly. Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, under cold, running water, or in the microwave at 30 percent power for 1 minute at a time.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan. When the grill is hot, place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. You can also bake the thawed chicken in a 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

BALSAMIC MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is a recipe I made up after eating LOADS of bland chicken breasts. Chicken is so easy to prepare and this recipe makes the meat extra tender and juicy.

Provided by R.Upchurch

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon dried minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, water, onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, parsley, chili powder, and oregano in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, or lightly grease a broiler pan. Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade, and place the chicken breasts onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken breasts are golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple basic recipe for cooking up a bunch of skinless boneless chicken breasts.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt and Creole seasoning. Place chicken in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from pan. Pour water into the pan, while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add more water if needed to dislodge the browned bits; serve alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1418.2 mg

MARINATED BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Another recipe I found in TOH. This is wonderfully flavored chicken breast in a buttery cracker crumb coating that my family all loved. Serve with a side of pasta and salad. Note: May use light or FF sour cream and I also reduced the butter in half for this recipe with great results.

Provided by diner524

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt, divided
2 teaspoons paprika, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
6 chicken breast halves
1 1/2 cups butter flavored crackers, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted, divided

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, half of the celery salt and paprika, salt, and half of the pepper and garlic powder. Add chicken; turn to coat well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bag or another bowl, combine crackers and remaining seasonings. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Shake or dredge chicken in crumb mixture. Place in an ungreased jelly roll or broiler pan; drizzle with 1/4 cup butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining butter; bake 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 107, Sodium 924.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 17.2

MARINATED BAKED CHICKEN



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This tender flavorful chicken is one of my mom's specialties. Soy sauce and bottled Italian dressing combine in a mouthwatering marinade that nicely complements the meat.-Cindy Kufeldt, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup soy sauce
6 bone-in chicken breast halves
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
Kale leaves and spiced apple rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a measuring cup, combine salad dressing and soy sauce. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning several times. Refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain chicken discarding marinade. Place chicken, skin side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with onion salt and garlic salt. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. Garnish platter with kale and apple rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN MARINADE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup good olive oil
2 chicken breasts, bone-in and skin-on

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour half the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half to use later. Allow the chicken to marinade for at least two hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Roast the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the remaining marinade over the top of the chicken. Cover the dish with aluminium foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a marinade that contains a variety of herbs, spices, and acids, such as lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: The longer you marinate the chicken, the more flavor it will absorb. If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 15 minutes, but for best results, marinate it for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Bake the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to seal in the juices and prevent the chicken from drying out. Bake the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

These marinated baked chicken breasts are a delicious and easy weeknight meal. They're perfect for busy families or anyone who wants a healthy and flavorful meal without a lot of fuss. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give these marinated baked chicken breasts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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