Description
Learn how to make delicious Baked Split Chicken Breast with crispy skin and juicy meat. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Split Chicken Breasts:
- 2 split chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin-side up on a baking sheet.
- Mix Seasoning: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Season Chicken: Rub the seasoned oil mixture over the chicken, ensuring to get under the skin.
- Add Herbs: Place fresh herbs around the chicken if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until cooked through and skin is crispy.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before baking ensures juicier meat.
- Add root vegetables to the baking sheet for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 split chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
