Baked Split Chicken Breast
Baked Split Chicken Breast delivers juicy, tender meat under a well-seasoned, crackling skin. Olive oil, garlic, and a touch of dried herbs create savory depth that shines at a weeknight dinner or when hosting guests. It’s a straightforward, reliable roast that highlights the natural flavor of bone-in chicken.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; season with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Place the chicken in a large baking dish.
- 3
Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast meat should register 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
- 5
Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 463.03 kcal High
- Protein 52.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 1.03 g Moderate
- Total Fat 28.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.63 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.73 mg High
- Sodium 113.78 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.39 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 11.14 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.8 mg Moderate
- Potassium 20.54 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.59 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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