The Best Baked Chicken Breast

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    2 chicken breasts yield 4 cups of chicken meat

  • Calories

    4264 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Baked Chicken Breast

Each bone-in baked chicken breast yields about 2 cups of meat. Bake more or less chicken breasts according to your needs. As always when you work with raw chicken, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly between steps to avoid cross-contamination.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 bone-in , skin-on chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons butter , at room temperature
  • 2-3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Trim the chicken breasts of any extra fat tendrils and gently work your fingers under the skin and work half of the butter under the skin of each chicken breast, working it so spreads evenly. Drizzle each chicken breast with half of the olive oil and lightly pat so it evenly covers. Season each chicken breast with half of the kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165-170°F and the juices run clear, then let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 426.4kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 0.65g (0%) Protein 35.33g (71%) Fat 30.7g (47%) Saturated Fat 12.83g (64%) Cholesterol 147.06mg (49%) Sodium 3681.68mg (153%) Potassium 581.38mg (17%) Fiber 0.26g (1%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 349.86IU (7%) Calcium 32.2mg (3%) Iron 1.17mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2chicken breasts yield 4 cups of chicken meat

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4264 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 426.4kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 0.65g 0%
Protein 35.33g 71%
Fat 30.7g 47%
Saturated Fat 12.83g 64%
Cholesterol 147.06mg 49%
Sodium 3681.68mg 153%
Potassium 581.38mg 12%
Fiber 0.26g 1%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 349.86IU 7%
Calcium 32.2mg 3%
Iron 1.17mg 7%

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

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