Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
This is the best way to prepare a chicken breast for tender, juicy meat. Add any combination of seasonings desired. This is a basic skills recipe, and this recipe can be used anytime “cooked chicken” is listed in a recipe.
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
Preheat oven to 400F.
On the stove-top, preheat a cast-iron skillet (or other oven-safe skillet) over medium heat.
To preheated skillet, add:
1-2 tsp oil
1 lb. chicken breast, boneless skinless
Brown on first side, ~3 minutes. Season as desired.
Turn over and brown on other side, ~2 minutes. Season as desired.
Put skillet, including chicken, into preheated oven (400F).
Roast for 20 minutes:
Using an instant read thermometer, check chicken temperature
Food safety tip: 165F internal temp for boneless chicken
Cook longer if necessary, checking temp every 2-3 minutes
Remove cooked chicken from hot skillet. Set aside to rest 10 minutes, chop as desired.
Serve hot, or add as needed to other recipes.
Brenda’s tips:
Serving size: 4 servings
Timesaver tip: Chicken can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated until use. Make sure to store properly.
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