Oven Crispy Chicken Breast Recipe
This oven crispy chicken breast recipe coats chicken in a simple flour-and-seasoning mix, then bakes it with melted butter for a crisp finish. Keep the pieces an even thickness so they cook at the same pace, and shake off extra flour for a light coating. Clear ingredients and how-to steps are below.
Ingredients
1. For the coating
2. For baking
Step-by-Step Method
Heat the oven and prep the pan
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle the melted butter over a baking dish or sheet pan so the bottom is lightly coated.
Mix the coating
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, seasoning salt, and garlic powder. Stir well so the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Even out the chicken
If the chicken breasts are thick, gently pound them between plastic wrap to a similar thickness. This helps them bake evenly.
Coat with flour mixture
Press each piece of chicken into the flour mixture until fully covered. Shake off the excess so the coating stays light and crisp.
Arrange in the pan
Lay the chicken in a single layer on the buttered pan. Leave a little space between pieces to help them crisp.
Bake and flip
Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the chicken with a spatula and bake for about 15 minutes more, until browned and cooked through.
Rest and serve
Let the chicken rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Pair it with a simple salad or roasted potatoes.