Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup).

Step 2

If chicken breasts are thicker in some parts than others, pound them to an even thickness using a rolling pin or meat mallet. (Place chicken in a zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment before pounding.)

Step 3

Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet, drizzle with oil and rub over both sides of chicken.

Step 4

Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 5

Rub the spice rub over both sides of the chicken.

Step 6

Bake chicken breasts according to their size: bake 5-6 ounce breasts for 13-16 minutes, bake 8 ounce breasts for 16-19 minutes, bake 11-12 ounce breasts for 22-26 minutes. Check that chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven, loosely cover with foil and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.