Baked Bone In Chicken Breast
This Baked Bone In Chicken Breast should not be used for macro tracking — it contains negligible protein and calories. While the stovetop prep is quick across 3 servings, choose boneless chicken breasts instead to hit your actual protein targets.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Olive oil(23g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(3g)
- •Lemon
- •3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional for serving)
- •½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Chopped Fresh Herbs (Such As Parsley Or Thyme, Optional For Serving)
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For easy clean up, line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2Arrange the chicken in the dish, skin-side up, making sure the pieces do not touch. With paper towels, pat dry.
- 3To a small bowl, add the oil, garlic, oregano, and rosemary. Zest the lemon directly into the bowl. Stir to combine.
- 4Brush the mixture liberally over the chicken, using it all.
- 5Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze half of the lemon over the top of the chicken. Cut the remaining half into 6 wedges, then tuck the wedges around and slightly under the chicken breasts.
- 6Sprinkle the tops of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 7Bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon the size of your breasts. Cooking time can vary widely depending upon how much your chicken breasts weigh—I have cooked some extra-large split breasts that weigh more than a pound each and needed more than 50 minutes. Your best bet is an instant read thermometer. Chicken is cooked through when it reaches 165 degrees F when an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast meat (be sure it isn't touching the bone; I typically remove mine around the 155 degrees F mark, then cover it to let the carryover cooking finish the job).
- 8If you’d like the chicken more brown, place it under the broiler for 2 minutes to allow it to crisp. Watch carefully to ensure the chicken does not overcook or burn.
- 9Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with a bit of additional salt and/or herbs to taste. Enjoy warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
79
calories
0g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 3g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
3 servings per batch · ~15g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Bone In Chicken Breast have per serving?
This recipe contains 0g of protein per serving at only 79 calories, making it unsuitable as a standalone protein source for macro tracking. The macros are 8g fat and 3g carbs, indicating this is likely a preparation issue or the recipe data needs verification.
How long does Baked Bone In Chicken Breast take to prep?
Baked Bone In Chicken Breast is marked as quick prep and yields 3 servings on the stovetop. The small batch size suggests this works better as a component ingredient rather than a standalone meal.
Is Baked Bone In Chicken Breast good for muscle gain?
With 0g protein per serving, this recipe does not support muscle gain goals and should not be relied upon as a primary protein source. You would need to pair this with additional protein sources to meet daily targets.
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