Baked Chicken Breast

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 230°C and let it heat for about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Moisture stops the skin from crisping.

Step 3

Put the chicken on a baking pan and season with salt, black pepper, paprika and dried basil. Garlic or onion powder work too.

Step 4

Be generous with oil in the pan: place the chicken skin side down in the oil first, then flip it so the seasoned side faces the oil and the spices stick.

Step 5

Bake until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Step 6

Let it rest briefly after taking it out of the oven, then serve.