Baked Chicken Breasts with Vegetables are so flavorful and particularly low-fat compared to dark meat chicken. I am sharing with you all the secrets to yield the most delicious, tender and juicy chicken breast.
The secrets are the following few simple steps, but it will make a huge difference! First clean and pat dry your chicken breasts and then rub them with olive oil. Add your favorite seasoning. Then bake them at 450°F for 18 to 20 minutes. Baking them at a high temperature for a short time makes for extra tender chicken breasts.
Note: The traditional way of baking them at 350°F for 30 minutes will dry out your chicken breasts and make it chewy.
Baked Chicken Breasts with Vegetables
Baked Chicken Breasts with Vegetables are so flavorful and particularly low-fat compared to dark meat chicken. I am sharing with you all the secrets to yield the most delicious, tender and juicy chicken breast.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
- 1 lb baby red potatoes halved or quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 lemon sliced into rings
- 3 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary optional
- 3/4 lb green beans trimmed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Set aside a large baking sheet.
Pat dry chicken breasts and rub with oil. Then place them on the baking sheet.
Add potatoes and tomatoes around the sheet pan and arrange them in one layer. Sprinkle minced garlic, oregano across the pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Toss to mix well. Place several lemon slices on top of chicken.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes (add green beans during the last 10 minutes).
Broil for the last 5 minutes, if your chicken breasts look too pale.
Remove chicken breasts from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Cover with aluminum foil while resting. Serve and enjoy!
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