oven baked chicken breasts

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Say goodbye to dry chicken with this easy recipe, featuring a quick brine and zesty homemade seasoning blend. You'll love this perfectly juicy chicken!

why brine chicken?

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What You'll Need

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Prep the Chicken

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Make the Seasoning

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Season the Chicken

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Bake

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Enjoy!

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