Oven Baked Bone-in Chicken Breasts are an easy and affordable way to feed your family a healthy and nutritious dinner. This cooking technique yields flavorful and tender chicken breasts that are remarkably juicy. Simply change the herbs and spices to create new flavor combinations. Flavor Variation ideas included.
Parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up.
Ingredients
32ozbone-in skin-on chicken breasts
1tbspolive oil, just enough to coat chicken
Spice Rub:
1teaspooncrushed dried rosemary
1teaspoonDried Parsley
1/2teaspoonsalt, more or less to taste
1/4teaspoonground black pepper, more or less to taste
1/2teaspoonPaprikaregular, hot, or smoked all work well
Instructions
Preheat the Oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set aside.
Prepare the Chicken. Rub chicken with a small amount of olive oil and then lightly season with herbs and spices. Place chicken breast on the pan skin-side up.
Bake the Chicken. Place pan in the oven and roast 40-50 minutes or until the juices run clear and the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Check the temperature with a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. Be sure the tip is not touching bone. Baking times will vary slightly based on the size of the breasts.Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve. (Optional) Remove chicken from the bone and slice into individual servings.
Notes
Flavor Variations:
French Provential - Omit the rosemary and dried parsley and substitute 2 teaspoons of Herbes de Provence.Greek - Omit the rosemary, dried parsley, and paprika and add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp minced garlic, and 2 tsp dried oregano.Italian - Omit the rosemary, dried parsley, and paprika and add 2 tsp dried oregano, 2 tsp dried parsley, 2 tsp minced garlic.Southwestern - Omit the rosemary and dried parsley and add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Roasted Chicken Breast FAQ:
How Long to Cook Chicken Breast in the Oven?
The roasting time depends on a few factors, namely the size of the chicken breast and how hot your oven runs. These chicken breasts were pretty large, so they took a 45-minutes to roast. Smaller breasts will take around 30 minutes.
How Can I Tell When The Chicken is Done Cooking?
It's always best to use a digital kitchen thermometer or another meat thermometer to test for doneness with poultry. The chicken is done when its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F or when the juices run clear when pierced with a knife.
Once the chicken has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container or zip-top bag and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze Cooked Chicken?
Yes, once the chicken has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container or zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How do I reheat Cooked Chicken without drying it out?
Reheat leftover chicken in the Oven - Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap the chicken in aluminum foil and place a baking sheet in the oven and reheat the chicken until the internal temperature of the meat registers at least 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
Reheat Leftover Chicken in theMicrowave - Place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Place a piece of microwave-safe plastic wrap over the dish. Using half power (50%), reheat the chicken one-minute intervals, checking the chicken between each addition of time. Cooking times will vary depending on the amount and size of the chicken pieces, and the power of your microwave oven.
How Can I reuse leftover cooked chicken?
Roasted chicken is perfect for any recipe that starts with leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken. We use this in Greek Chicken Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo, and slow cooker buffalo chicken dip.