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Juiciest Roasted Chicken! Roasted chicken: Bake bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts with herb butter for incredibly juicy results. Simple, flavorful, and perfect f

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.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Video Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 275°F. Allow chicken to temper at room temp for 5-10 mins.
  2. Mix: Combine softened butter, minced garlic, dried basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Rub: Pat chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Generously smear the herb butter mixture over both sides of the chicken.
  4. 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

- Patting the chicken very dry is key for the butter to adhere properly.
- Use fresh herbs if available, finely chopped, for an even more bright, fresh flavor. Substitute 1 tsp fresh for 1/3 tsp dried.
- Ensure the casserole dish is deep enough to prevent butter from bubbling over.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.