Description

Tender, juicy, and flavorful, these roasted bone-in chicken breasts are a simple yet impressive meal. With a perfectly crispy skin and well-seasoned meat, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or a weekend gathering.

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon chili powder

½ cup avocado oil (or canola oil, or vegetable oil)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooking rack on top.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up.
In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Place the chicken breasts skin-side down into the skillet and sear for 2 minutes, until golden and crispy. Flip and sear the other side for another 2 minutes.
Transfer the seared chicken to the prepared baking sheet with rack. Drizzle 1 tsp of the skillet oil onto each breast.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Swap chili powder for smoked paprika for a milder, smoky flavor.

Add fresh rosemary or thyme under the skin before roasting for extra aroma.

Use ghee or coconut oil for a different flavor twist.

Skip the skillet and roast directly for convenience (adjust cooking time slightly).

Marinate in lemon juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before seasoning for extra tenderness.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 410
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg