Poultry Essentials Oven Baked Bone In Breasts Food

BAKED BONE IN CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
• Arrange the chicken in the dish, skin-side up, making sure the pieces do not touch. With paper towels, pat dry.
• To a small bowl, add the oil, garlic, oregano, and rosemary. Zest the lemon directly into the bowl. Stir to combine.
• Brush the mixture liberally over the chicken, using it all.
• Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze half of the lemon over the top of the chicken. Cut the remaining half into 6 wedges, then tuck the wedges around and slightly under the chicken breasts.
• Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon the size of your breasts. Cooking time can vary widely depending upon how much your chicken breasts weigh-I have cooked some extra-large split breasts that weigh more than a pound each and needed more than 50 minutes. Your best bet is an instant read thermometer. Chicken is cooked through when it reaches 165 degrees F when an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast meat (be sure it isn't touching the bone; I typically remove mine around the 155 degrees F mark, then cover it to let the carryover cooking finish the job).
• If you'd like the chicken more brown, place it under the broiler for 2 minutes to allow it to crisp. Watch carefully to ensure the chicken does not overcook or burn.
• Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a bit of additional salt and/or herbs to taste. Enjoy warm.

POULTRY ESSENTIALS: OVEN-BAKED BONE-IN BREASTS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
• Brush the chicken breast with the oil.
• Sprinkle on the spices.
• Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and add any veggies, if using.
• Brush the veggies, if using, with a bit of olive oil, and place into the preheated oven.
• Bake until the skin is golden brown, and the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165, about 40 - 45 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve while nice and warm with your chosen sides. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the parsley in the center of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the lemon slices. Pour the wine around the parsley. Brush the tops of the chicken with the olive oil and season with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the lemon slices. Cut an 8-by-10-inch piece of parchment and place it on top of the chicken.
• Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer, 40 to 45 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. The chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.