These Baked Split Chicken Breasts cook up moist and tender. They’re seasoned with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and then baked to perfection.
Serve these Baked Split Chicken Breasts on a busy weeknight! While they bake in the oven, your hands are free to prepare the sides.
What Is A Split Chicken Breast?
Most chicken breasts sold at grocery stores are either split or boneless. Split chicken breast is a whole breast that’s split into two pieces. The breasts include the bone and are typically available both with or without the skin. Split chicken breast is a meaty cut that’s usually baked.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- split chicken breasts
- olive oil
- paprika
- Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Bake Split Chicken Breasts
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil, then rub it all over with the seasonings.
- Place the chicken in a shallow roasting pan and cook for about 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Make these Baked Split Chicken Breasts your own by adding different seasonings. Dried thyme or rosemary are great options.
- Add veggies like potatoes, bell peppers, or Brussels sprouts to bake alongside the chicken for an easy one-dish meal.
How Long Does It Take To Bake Split Chicken Breasts?
This Split Chicken Breasts dish takes about 40 minutes to bake. Because the chicken breast includes the bone, it takes longer to cook than boneless chicken breast. To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, use an instant-read thermometer. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
How To Serve Split Chicken Breasts
Split chicken breast is a versatile cut that goes with just about anything! Serve it with sides of roasted potatoes, rice, or noodles, and add your favorite veggies or a fresh garden salad. Leftovers can be thinly sliced and enjoyed in sandwiches or added to soups.
How To Keep Baked Split Chicken Breasts From Drying Out?
Chicken breast dries out when it is overcooked, so check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Adding oil is another way to help keep the chicken moist while it bakes.
Baked Split Chicken Breasts Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 split chicken breasts bone-in, skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil, then rub it all over with the seasonings.
- Place the chicken in a shallow roasting pan and cook for about 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite sides, and enjoy!
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