Baked Split Chicken Breast

By Coldsnap46

"Baked split chicken breasts cook up with delicious, crispy skin. They turn a simple dinner into a sensational meal."

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breast halves with bone and skin
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil

Preparation

Step 1

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Arrange chicken in a large baking dish and refrigerate at least 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Bake in 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).

Cook's Note: Feel free to scale up this recipe for more guests! The prep time is minimal regardless of whether you make 2 breasts or 20.

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