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Two oven-baked chicken breasts on a plate.
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Oven-Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

I make chicken breast all the time, and this is one of my favorite methods when I want something simple but packed with flavor. Tucking garlic and herb compound butter underneath the skin keeps the chicken incredibly juicy as it bakes while helping create that perfectly golden, crispy skin on top.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook chicken, how to cook chicken breast, oven-baked chicken breast
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl or Food Processor
  • Plastic Wrap
  • 1 Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • 1 Instant-Read Thermometer

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
  • 2 teaspoon fresh chive chopped
  • 2 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 sprig fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • 2 skin-on chicken suprêmes
  • OSMO Golden Gourmet Seasoning to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Combine the softened butter, garlic, chives, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 clove garlic, 2 teaspoon fresh chive, 2 teaspoon fresh parsley, 2 sprig fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, black pepper
  • Spoon the butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll it into a tight log, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to seal. Refrigerate until firm.
  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the thickest portions until the breasts are a fairly even thickness, being careful not to damage the skin.
    2 skin-on chicken suprêmes
  • Unwrap the chilled butter and cut it into approximately ¼-inch (five-milimeter) slices. Tuck three slices underneath the skin of each chicken breast.
  • Season the chicken generously with OSMO Golden Gourmet Seasoning or your seasoning of choice.
    OSMO Golden Gourmet Seasoning
  • Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches 150°F (65°C).
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and rest for five minutes, allowing carryover cooking to continue before serving.

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Notes

*Adjust the ingredient amounts in the recipe instructions accordingly if doubling or tripling the recipe. 
Storage: Store leftover baked chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days. Reheat gently in the oven or air fryer until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 816kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1714IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg