Baked Split Chicken Breasts - Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipe
This Split Chicken Breast recipe delivers flavorful, juicy, roasted chicken breast with minimal prep and affordable ingredients. Serve as an entree or use in any recipe that calls for cooked chicken.
Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line the bottom of a broiler pan then the rack on top of the lined pan. Note: If you don't have a broiler pan, use a baking sheet topped with a heat-safe cooling rack.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with a few sheets of paper towels. Drizzle the chicken with oil, salt, and pepper. Use your hands or a pastry brush to evenly distribute the oil and seasonings over each side of the chicken breasts.
If you have an oven-safe thermometer, insert the probe into the middle of the thickest chicken breast. Set the alarm for 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, bake the chicken until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. This will take about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat should read 165 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the oven and loosely tent with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes, for the juices to redistribute.
Once your chicken has been rested, you can serve immediately with fresh herbs as desired, or use the meat for meal prep or a recipe that calls for pre-cooked chicken.
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Storage: Place the chicken into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Freezing: Place the cooled chicken, whole or diced, into airtight freezer-safe bags and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.Crispy Skin: If you are desiring crispy skin, broil the chicken, watching closely for 2-4 minutes after baking. Seasoning Variations:
Italian-Seasoned Chicken Breast: Along with the olive oil, season the chicken with 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
Add Poultry Seasoning: Sprinkle the split chicken breasts with salt and 1-2 teaspoons of poultry seasoning before baking.
Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast: Combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the zest of 1 lemon. 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Use to rub all over the chicken bake as directed.