![]() It’s the sauce that gives the whole experience an unforgettable POP, as it produces a sticky, caramelized effect that gives the chicken mouth-watering appeal. Perfectly tender, juicy, loaded with yummy sweet and sour flavors for a remarkably easy healthy main dish that is also quite fun. I’m an oven baked chicken thighs gal myself because I’m a sucker for fat, but I’ll take a juicy breast as long as it’s nice and tender and flavorful.Īnd that’s exactly what these Asian Baked Chicken Breasts are. ![]() Some people prefer thighs (or dark meat). Here’s the thing: some people prefer breasts (or white meat). This caramelized baked sticky chicken recipe makes for a healthy weeknight meal.Īfter my Asian Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs broke the internet, it dawned on me we could all use a chicken breast version of that recipe too. You can learn more about Foster Farms Air-Chilled Chicken here.Asian Baked Chicken Breasts have that sweet, savory, umami delicious flavor common in Asian cuisine. By using Foster Farms Air-Chilled Chicken, you will spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family eating quality, healthy ingredients! It also offers other benefits such as better taste and texture. In this recipe, I used Foster Farms Air-Chilled Chicken. Because air-chilled chicken doesn’t absorb excess water, it tends to cook faster than when chicken is water- chilled. ![]() You want to start pounding from the thicker part area first.Īlso, if the chicken breasts are too big, you can slice it in half horizontally, starting at the thickest end, working away from you and toward the thinner end. Basically, you just need to place the chicken on a cutting board, cover it with plastic wrap, and pound using a meat mallet or rolling pin or the back of saucepan until all the pieces are of an even thickness. Pounding the chicken breast to even thickness is very easy. The pounding will also tenderize the meat, making them more tender. For that reason, you will need to pound them out so they can cook at the same time. It's relatively quick and easy! And the result is phenomenal! You Should Pound Chicken Breasts Before Cooking Them:Ĭhicken breasts come in different sizes, therefore, they will cook at an uneven rate. In this recipe, you are going to use medium-size chicken breasts that will take about 18 minutes to bake at 425F. Therefore, this oven-baked chicken breast recipe is not considered as spicy food and very kid-friendly!įeel free to add a small amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper if you want to add an extra spicy kick to the dish. The ancho chili pepper adds a nice smoky flavor to the meat. Both spices have a mildly sweet flavor but don't have much heat at all. These spices add both vibrant colors and flavors to the dish. To balance out the sweetness flavor from the sugar. It adds sweetness to the meat, it makes the chicken sweat while it bakes and resulting in more tender and juicy meat, and also gives that beautiful caramelized color on the surface. The brown sugar is the most important ingredient in this recipe. It's made with basic pantry ingredients: light brown sugar, paprika, ancho chili pepper, oregano (which can be replaced with any of your favorite herbs such as thyme), cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Now, let's talk about the ingredients! The Chicken Breast Seasoning Blend: Well, not anymore! This chicken breast recipe proves that you can cook chicken breast beautifully, juicy, tender, and without drying it out! For many people, dark meat or chicken thighs are always the winners in my chicken recipes because they consider it to be more tender and flavorful than white meat.
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