This Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Chicken Americana is proof that you don’t need a massive spice rack to create a deeply flavorful dinner. By whisking tangy ketchup with effervescent lemon-lime soda, you create a sweet, zesty braising liquid. As it bakes, the chicken breasts absorb the moisture to stay tender, while the sauce reduces down into a thick, glossy, barbecue-style glaze that caramelizes beautifully around the edges of the pan.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
6 / pieces |
| Ketchup |
1 / cup |
| Lemon-lime soda |
1 / cup |
Step-by-Step Directions:
Phase 1: Preparing the Base and Glaze
1.Prep the Oven and Dish: 5 min.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or a small splash of oil to make cleanup easy later on. Lay the 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts inside the dish in a single layer.
2.Whisk the Glaze: 3 min.
In a medium bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, pour in 1 cup of ketchup and 1 cup of lemon-lime soda. Whisk or stir them together thoroughly until the mixture is uniform and the ketchup is fully thinned out by the soda.
Phase 2: Baking and Glazing
1.Bake and Caramelize: 45 to 55 minutes.
Pour the glaze evenly over the chicken breasts in the dish. Place the baking dish into the oven uncovered. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes. You will know it is done when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, and the sauce transforms into a bubbling, glossy, and slightly caramelized glaze around the pan edges.
2.Rest and Spoon Glaze: 5 min.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Resting allows the meat fibers to relax and retain their juices. Just before plating, use a large spoon to baste the thick, warm pan sauce generously over the top of each chicken breast. Serve warm!
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