These oven-baked thin sliced chicken breasts are full of flavor and are super tender and juicy. They're delicious alone or served with practically anything you want. The best part is you can have them ready and on the table in just 25 minutes!
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The Best Thin Chicken Breast Recipe
Thin sliced chicken breasts never have to be bland, tough, or dry thanks to this recipe.
These baked thin chicken cutlets are satisfyingly succulent and tender and are packed with so much flavor. This really is the perfect chicken breast recipe!
Plus, you'd never believe how easy they are to make, considering how delicious the chicken is. Using thin sliced chicken breasts means faster cooking time and perfectly cooked chicken that's juicy throughout. Since they're baked in the oven, you barely have to lift a finger to make them!
These baked thin chicken breasts have become my favorite quick and easy dinner recipe, and they're an absolute lifesaver when it comes to busy weeknights or meal prep for the week. Plus, they're versatile enough to pair with anything, and you can even customize the flavor however you like.
My favorite way to serve these baked thin chicken breasts is with these grilled green beans, but they'd also be amazing with a side of sauteed sweet potatoes, this broccoli cauliflower salad, or really anything you can think of!

Why This Recipe Works
Quick and easy. This oven baked chicken breast recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare, and the rest of the time is just letting them cook in the oven. No marinating, flipping, or basting is needed. It can't get any easier than that!
Healthy. Seasoned with a handful of spices and baked in the oven with no extra oil needed, this is one of the healthiest ways to prepare thinly sliced chicken breasts. It's low in calories and packed with protein and flavor.
Versatile. You can enjoy your baked thin chicken breasts with steamed veggies, over rice, in a sandwich, or chopped and tossed into a salad. You can also customize it with any kind of seasoning you like, and it's guaranteed to come out delicious every time!
Ingredients
Besides the thin chicken breasts, all you need to make this recipe is a short list of pantry staple spices you definitely have already. All the more reason to make it for dinner tonight!
Check out what you'll need to make this thin chicken breast recipe:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green beans, steamed, to serve with
Also, you can use most of these same ingredients to make these baked chicken tenders. It's another one of the easiest chicken recipes you can make, so I highly recommend checking it out.
Oh, and if you want more simple and delicious ways to prepare chicken breasts, try my Instant Pot shredded chicken and sauteed chicken breasts.
How To Cook Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
1. Flatten the chicken breasts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cover the chicken breasts with foil and pound them with a meat mallet until they're ¼ inch thick throughout.
2. Bake: Season the thin chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange them in an even layer on the lined baking sheet and bake chicken breasts for 20 minutes.
3. Serve: Plate up the baked chicken breasts and serve them with a side of steamed green beans or anything you want. Enjoy!
Tips To Make the Best Recipe
- Cut your own thin chicken cutlets by slicing whole chicken breast filets in half.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can flatten your chicken breasts with a rolling pin or the back of a saucepan or skillet.
- Experiment with different spices and herbs for the seasoning. The dry rub from my broiled pork chops recipe would be great on these thin chicken breasts!
- Add some vegetables to the sheet pan along with the chicken as it bakes. Make sure they're not crowded on the pan, and the chicken slices have enough room.
How To Store Baked Thin Chicken Breasts
In the fridge: Store the baked chicken breasts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
In the freezer: Cool the baked thin chicken breasts to room temperature, then store them in a freezer-safe airtight container or a freezer bag with the extra air squeezed out. They'll stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating: If you're starting from frozen, thaw your baked chicken breasts in the fridge overnight first. Then, warm them up in a covered skillet over low to medium heat for 4-5 minutes with a splash of water or stock.
FAQs About This Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast Recipe
How long does it take to bake thin chicken breasts at 400?
Thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts, less than 1 inch thick, will take around 15-20 minutes to cook in an oven at 400°F (200°C).
Is it better to bake chicken at 350 or 400?
Baking chicken at 400°F leads to better browning, crispier skin, and juicy chicken in a shorter amount of time, though you'll need to keep a close eye to make sure it doesn't overcook. Baking at 350°F takes longer and results in less browning and crispiness, but it is better for ensuring your chicken stays tender and juicy with less chance of drying out.
How do you keep thin chicken breast moist?
The best ways to keep thin cut chicken breasts juicy are to season the chicken well with salt before cooking and always let the chicken rest for a few minutes before cutting into it to allow the juices to reabsorb into the chicken. You can also reintroduce fat with a drizzle of melted butter or olive oil while cooking.
More Healthy Chicken Recipes
- Baked chicken legs and thighs
- Baked chicken legs
- Italian baked chicken
- Roasted chicken and veggies
- Chicken and peppers
- Baked chicken breast
- Grilled chicken margherita
- Chicken tenderloins with roasted veggies

Juicy Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts
These oven-baked thin sliced chicken breasts are full of flavor and are super tender and juicy. They're delicious alone or served with practically anything you want. The best part is you can have them ready and on the table in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green beans, steamed, to serve with
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cover the chicken with foil and pound with a mallet to thin it down to ¼-inch thick.
- Season the chicken with spices on all sides and transfer onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes.
- Serve chicken warm with steamed beans.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 chicken breastAmount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 24g
Delicious! We just had this tonight and it made for a very light, but filling low calorie dinner. Super macro friendly and tasty. The chicken was definitely juicy.