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Roasted chicken on a platter with onions, lemons and sage
Carrie Beyer

Perfectly Roasted Chicken

Tender, juicy and flavorful roasted chicken breasts. This fool proof technique will be your new go-to for chicken and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts preferably bone in and skin on
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 sprigs sage, thyme or rosemary optional
  • 1 small onion, quartered optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375.
  2. Rinse and thoroughly dry chicken breasts.
  3. Season the skin side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large sautè pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  5. Once oil is hot, place the chicken seasoned side down in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes to achieve a deep golden brown color.
  6. Flip the breasts to skin side up and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast for 30-45 min depending on the size of the chicken. .5 lb chicken breasts will take about 30 min where 3/4 - 1 lb will take closer to 45. Check for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Poultry should be cooked to 165.