Juiciest Roasted Chicken!
Roasted chicken: Bake bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts with herb butter for incredibly juicy results. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 split chicken breasts (bone-in & skin-on, about 2 lbs total)
- 3 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary (chopped or crumbled)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 275°F. Allow chicken to temper at room temp for 5-10 mins.
- Mix: Combine softened butter, minced garlic, dried basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub: Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Generously smear the herb butter mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Roast: Place chicken in a deep casserole dish. Cover tightly with foil or a lid. Bake for 90 minutes, basting once halfway through.
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.