Best Italian Rubbed Chicken Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F.
• If the thickness of the chicken breasts is very uneven, pound them a bit to even things out (see this post for how to do that), keeping the chicken ¾- to 1-inch thick.
• In a small bowl combine the rosemary, oregano, thyme, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Rub half of the olive oil on the chicken breasts and season both sides with half of the spice mixture.
• Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, remaining olive oil, and the remaining spice mix. Stir to combine.
• Arrange the tomatoes and garlic around the chicken breasts.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer registers 165˚F.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve.

ONE RECIPE, TWO MEALS: SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the dried Italian seasoning with 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder. Add a pinch of salt. Rub the seasoning mixture all over half of the cubed chicken. This batch will be for yo' kids.
• In another small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; add the cumin, smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne and salt. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the other half of the cubed chicken. This batch will be for you.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kids' chicken to the pan and saute until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining, spicier chicken. Saute until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prep a simple green salad for the adult eaters, and boil a few ears of corn in a large pot of salted water. Melt some butter and roll the corn in it. This is a healthy, positive thing in life.
• Give some corn to your littles along with their seasoned chicken. And give yourself some corn (with some salad and the spicier chicken), only toss a little bit of hot sauce on the corn! This is also a healthy and positive thing in life. Serve, eat and be happy.

ITALIAN-RUBBED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl and add the dressing.
• Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (1-2 hours is best) in the fridge. Shake it or mix it occasionally.
• Turn the stove on to medium heat and place the chicken in to a frying pan and cover for 10 minutes and save the leftover dressing.
• Turn over after 10 minutes and cover and cook for another 10 minutes. (if it seems to be burning turn down the heat).
• Uncover and add the leftover dressing, turning each piece to coat it.
• Continue to cook for about another 10-15 minutes turning occasionally. The dressing will become dark golden color.
• Enjoy!