Easy High Protein Juicy Baked Chicken Breast - Under 300 Calories

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Step 1

   Pound the thicker end of the chicken to make both sides leveled out so they cook evenly.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Fill a large bowl with 6 cups of water and add 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt, stir to dissolve.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Add the chicken breasts to the water and let them sit, refrigerated at least 1 hour, or up to 2 to brine.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Remove from water, pat dry with paper towels and discard the water.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Preheat oven 425F degrees. Spray a 9 x 12 baking dish with olive oil.

6. 6
   Step 6

   In a small bowl combine 3/4 teaspoon salt, with the remaining spices. Rub the spice mix over the chicken and transfer to the baking dish.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the top of each breast then sprinkle with panko and Parmesan. Spray the top with olive oil spray.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Bake until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 24-27 minutes.

9. 9
   Step 9

   While the chicken bakes, slice lemon into wedges and serve with chicken.