Southwest Roast Chicken Breasts

1. 1

   Heat oven to 450 F. Combine butter, garlic, chili powder, cilantro, a generous dash of salt, and a dash of pepper in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Carefully spread half of butter mixture underneath the skin of each chicken breast.

3. 3

   Sprinkle salt and pepper over each chicken breast and drizzle with olive oil.

4. 4

   Place a layer of aluminum foil on the bottom of a broiler pan then put the broiler rack on top of it (you could also use a wire rack on top of a baking sheet).

5. 5

   Place chicken on top of pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Then remove the pan from the oven and set it on a rack.

8. 8

   Let chicken rest for about 5 minutes after baking.

9. 9

   When I made this, I only put salt and pepper on top, not in the butter mixture.

10. 10

    I realized it needed more salt, so I think adding it to the butter mixture as I mentioned in the recipe above will help.

11. 11

    Also, if you have limes around, squeeze some fresh lime juice on the chicken after baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.