Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet or baking dish with with foil or parchment paper. Alternately, grease it lightly with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and pound the chicken down to an even thickness using a meat mallet, rolling pin, back of a frying pan, or even your fist.

Step 3

Mix the seasoning including the salt, pepper, paprika, brown sugar, garlic, and thyme in a small dish.

Step 4

Place the chicken upside down in the prepared pan or dish and sprinkle with half of the seasoning and drizzle with half of the olive oil. Use your fingers to rub the seasoning into the chicken. Flip the chicken over and repeat with the remaining seasoning and olive oil.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken breasts to rest for 5-10 minutes to lock in the juices.