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Looking down at a bone-in chicken breast topped with melted butter and Italian seasoning, with garlic powder specks and broth pooled around.

Oven Baked Bone In Chicken Breasts

Butter-baked bone-in chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, roasted until juicy with crispy skin.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 large split bone-in chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Season Chicken:

    Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat the chicken skin evenly with the softened butter. Combine Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Sprinkle this blend over the chicken and massage it in, ensuring some gets beneath the skin as well.

  2. Arrange in Pan:

    Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan. Pour the chicken broth around the pieces so that it covers the pan bottom.

  3. Roast Until Done:

    Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, until the internal temperature hits 165°F (75°C) and juices are clear. For added crispiness, switch to broil and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the skin turns golden and crunchy.

  4. Rest and Serve:

    Take the chicken out of the pan and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes prior to slicing. Optionally, serve with the pan drippings.