How to Make Baked Split Chicken Breast - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to easy weeknight dinners, few dishes are as versatile and delicious as baked split chicken breasts. This recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare this popular cut of poultry, and it's sure to become a new household favorite. Whether you're cooking for a family or just looking for a satisfying meal for one, this dish delivers on both taste and ease of preparation.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Arrange chicken in a large baking dish.
  • Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    615 cal.

    • Total Fat: 42g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 153mg
    • Sodium: 570mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 55g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 466mg