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Skin On Chicken Breast (Bone-In or Boneless)

With its crispy skin and juicy meat, this skin on chicken breast is amazing. Such golden brown, buttery goodness!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 362 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts skin on, bone in or boneless, about 8 ounces each
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet, skin side down. Cook without moving them until the skin is crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Turn the heat off, but leave the skillet on the hot burner. Flip the chicken breasts so they are skin-side up.
  5. Add the butter to the skillet - it will melt immediately. Swirl it into the pan juices, then spoon the pan juices on top of the chicken pieces and sprinkle them with garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake the chicken for 10-12 minutes, until it is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part and not touching the bone reads 165°F.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken to a plate or a cutting board. Cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes, then spoon the pan juices on top.
  8. Slice the chicken and serve.

Notes

  • To ensure crispy skin, I sauté the chicken skin side down. Then, I roast it in the oven until it's fully cooked. The crispy skin is a delicacy! Sauteing is a somewhat annoying extra step, but the crispy, deliciously buttery result is worth it.
  • However, as an alternative, you can skip sauteing: Place the chicken breasts on a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Coat them in melted butter (or spray them liberally with oil) and sprinkle the spices on top.
  • Bake the chicken breasts in a 400°F oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part and not touching the bone reads 165°F. This should take about 45 minutes. Cover them loosely with foil after 20-25 minutes to prevent them from over-browning. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To crisp the skin back up, reheat the leftovers in a 350°F oven, uncovered, until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1chicken breast Calories 362kcal (18%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 673mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken breast
Calories 362kcal 18%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 673mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.