Italian-Seasoned Roast Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Italian-Seasoned Roast Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
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Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well. Loosen skin from chicken by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat. Rub rosemary mixture under loosened skin over flesh; rub over top of skin. Place chicken, bone side down, on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Coat skin lightly with cooking spray. Bake at 425u00b0 for 35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the breast registers 155u00b0. Remove chicken from pan; let stand for 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Note: Since chicken breast meat is low in calories and saturated fat, you can eat the skin and still keep saturated fat within allowable limits. If you like dark meat, which is higher in saturated fat, remove and discard the skin.
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Lean breast meat needs to be shielded as it cooks, so leave the skin on (and enjoy it-see Nutrition Note).
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328

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Italian-Seasoned Roast Chicken Breasts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian-Seasoned Roast Chicken Breasts

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