#1,442: Perfect Baked Chicken

That looks like some good chicken doesn't it?!  In order to make this recipe you're going to need a cast iron skillet or oven safe dutch oven.  This was so simple to make, that this was made by Brian (my husband who does NOT know how to follow a recipe very well).  He called me once to ask what kind of oil he could use since we were running out of olive oil,and then when I got home mixed it together wrong.  For someone who barely follows a recipe except for the list of ingredients (ahem, me!), that's not a big deal, but for a guy who barely cooks, it's a little scary that he was struggling with a recipe with basically 5 steps.  (I'm assuming/hoping he never reads this, otherwise, he may never cook again since I'm giving him a hard time!).  

ANYHOW, this chicken was SOOO moist.  I loved the carmelization/color it got from baking in the oven.  I will definitely be making this recipe again!!

1/2 t. garlic powder

2-4 boneless chicken breasts with or without rib meat

1/2 t. pepper

2-3 T. olive oil

1/2 t. onion powder

1/2 t. paprika

1/2 t. salt

Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Coat the chicken breasts in the seasoning, rubbing in to coat. Pour olive oil in the bottom of a Dutch oven, and heat to med-high. When nice and hot, add chicken to the pan (in batches if necessary). Cook 2-3 min per side. 

If any chicken has been removed, add it back to the Dutch oven. Place uncovered Dutch oven in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until juices run clear. Let sit on a plate 5-10 minutes before cutting, shredding, or eating.