Baked Split Chicken Breast

Baked split chicken breasts cook up in the oven with crispy, delicious skin using this easy bone-in chicken breast recipe that's perfect for guests.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 615 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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).

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Arrange chicken in a large baking dish.

Step 4

Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Serve hot and enjoy!