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Roasted Chicken Breast

Roasted Chicken Breast Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (8–10 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken dry and rub with olive oil. Combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, then season all sides of each breast.
  2. Place chicken skin side up on a baking sheet. Roast 25–30 minutes, until skin is golden and the thickest part reads 160°F (71°C).
  3. Transfer to a board, tent with foil, and rest 5–10 minutes. Temperature will rise to 165°F (74°C).
  4. Slice against the grain and spoon any pan juices on top. Serve hot.

Notes

Choose breasts that are similar in weight so they finish at the same time. If only large pieces are available, add a few extra minutes and check the temperature early. Letting the meat rest is not optional; it makes the difference between dry chicken and slices that drip when you cut into them.