Quick N' Tasty Roast Chicken Breast

~Deux Petits Chefs!'s Note:

This recipe features very well as a main with classic sides such as mashed potatoes with olive oil, roast onions or even a polenta mash. This chicken dish is a great base for other dishes such as shredded to make in salads, pastas and sandwiches. You can use chicken thighs with skin on to achieve a juicier chicken.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 chicken breast , trimmed of excess fat (skin on)
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons masterfoods mixed Italian herbs (or 1/4 tsp basil, 1/4 tsp rosemary, 1/4 thyme, 1/4 tsp oregano)
• 2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
2. In a large bowl, add olive oil, herbs, garlic and black pepper.
3. Add chicken breast, coat well and evenly. Spoon excess olive oil into skin folds and tuck garlic inside.
4. Place onto aluminum foil boat to ensure any juices or oils collect where the chicken sits, ensuring even cooking and reduce drying the chicken. Place 'boat' onto a baking tray.
5. Let cook in oven for 45 - 55min or until a skewer inserted is clean.
6. Remove, let cool for 5 minute Shred, or serve with sides.

Reviews

[Ailsa of New Zealand]

I loved this recipe. I didn't use all of the salt or pepper in the recipe, it would be way too much, but I never use the amount of salt or pepper that a recipe calls for. Salt or pepper should be to your own taste.