Best Roasted Chicken Breast Recipes

ROASTED DIJON-BRUHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH HERB CRUST, SWEET POTATO AND ARUGULA RISSOTO

Steps:

• 1. Preaheat oven to 425 F 2. Peel and dice sweet potato 3. Remove skin from breast. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Brush breast with Dijon mustoard and cover with fresh berbs, patting gently to adhere. 4. Roast in oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160 F. Removre form oven and let rest whil risotto finishes. 5. For risotto, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook leeks, mushrooms, thyme and rosemary, stirring, for 4 minutes or until softened. Transfer to a bowl. 6. Melt butter in a saucepan; add rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add chardonnay and cook until absorbed. 7. Add 1 cup hot stock bubbles gently and is absorbed slowly. Continue adding 1 cup stock at a time, stirring almost constantly, for 15 minutes. 8. Add sliced sweet potato and mushrooms mixture. Cook, stirring often, adding more stock when absorbed, until rice is just tender. 9. Add arugula and cream. Cook, stirring for 1 minute, until arugula is wilted. 10. Stir in Parmigiano and season with salt and pepper to taste. 11. Spoon sisotto into wide bowks and top with chicken.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish, skin side up.
• Sprinkle each breast with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon thyme.
• Brush with melted butter and roast 1 hour at 350 degrees or until done.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the melted butter, skin-side down; cook chicken skin in hot butter until beginning to brown and crisped, about 5 minutes.
• Flip chicken breasts. Arrange potatoes, carrots, and celery around the chicken.
• Chop rosemary and lemon thyme together; sprinkle over the chicken and vegetables. Season everything with paprika, garlic powder, seasoned salt, white pepper, salt and black pepper.
• Place a lid on the skillet and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part, without touching the bone, reads 165 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Transfer to a cutting board and rest, covered with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or baking pan and roast tomatillos and jalapeno or chilies under a hot broiler, 4 inches or so from the heat source, 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are blistered and splotchy brown with, maybe, a few black spots. Turn them and roast on the other side. Cool, then transfer tomatillos and chilies to a food processor fitted with the metal blade or blender along with any of the juices on the pan. Process or puree until smooth.
• Meanwhile, over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring, about 6 minutes until golden brown. Raise heat to medium high, add tomatillo puree and cook 3 minutes until sauce darkens and is very thick. Add broth, brown sugar and 1/4 cup cilantro. Stir, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.
• Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in an oven-proof skillet large enough to hold chicken in one layer. Add chicken, skin side down, and cook 5 minutes until skin is richly browned. Turn and cook on bone side 2 minutes or so. Remove chicken from pan and pour out all but 1 tablespoon fat. Add tomatillo sauce and bring to a simmer. Nestle chicken pieces, skin side up, in the sauce, place in preheated 375-degree oven and bake 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. (Check with point of a small knife near the bone to make sure chicken is cooked through.)
• Place one piece of chicken in each of four shallow bowls, spoon sauce around, top with crema or queso fresco and sprinkle remaining cilantro over.

OVEN ROASTED BBQ CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Sautee onions in butter, margarine or oil over medium heat, until soft.
• Place chicken breasts in casserole dish and season with salt (or seasoning salt), pepper and garlic.
• Pour mushrooms and sauteed onions over chicken. Cover with BBQ sauce.
• Cover dish with lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour (2 hours if breasts are frozen).

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the grapes and onion with the rosemary sprigs, balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, turning once halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally. Put a piece of chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with the smooth side of a mallet until the chicken is 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining pieces of chicken. Sprinkle all the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 4 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden-brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
• Add the wine to the skillet; cook over high heat until reduced by three-quarters, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 1 minute. Add the butter and swirl until the butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Spoon the sauce onto 4 plates and add the chicken, then top with roasted grapes and red onions. Garnish with additional rosemary and serve immediately.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND MOZZARELLA PANINI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a gentle simmer. Generously salt water. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper. Add chicken and simmer until chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Remove from heat and let chicken cool in liquid. Store chicken in liquid, covered and refrigerated, until ready to use.
• Preheat a sandwich press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Remove chicken breast from poaching liquid and thinly slice; divide evenly among 4 slices of bread. Spread pesto on top of chicken; top with peppers and mozzarella. Sandwich with remaining 4 slices of bread and place on sandwich press. Close the lid and apply slight pressure; cook until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 5 to 8 minutes. If bread is sticking to the press, continue to cook and bread will unstick itself. If press is generating more heat from the bottom, flip the sandwich halfway through cooking.
• Remove sandwich from press and cut in half before serving.

YOGURT GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH PINEAPPLE ROASTED RED PEPPER SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon zest, salt and hot sauce together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat a cast iron grill pan over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or preheat an outdoor grill. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4 minutes per side, until the chicken is firm to the touch.
• Platter and garnish with lemon slices. Serve warm or at room temperature with salsa on the side.
• Place all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well. Place in a decorative bowl and serve.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH SAGE-VERMOUTH SAUCE

Steps:

• For chicken, dissolve salt in 2 quarts cold tap water in a large bowl: submerge chicken in brine and refrigerate until fully seasoned, about 30 minutes.
• Rinse chicken pieces under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Season with pepper.
• Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450°F.
• Heat oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch ovenproof Skillet over medium-high heat until begining to smoke; swirl skillet to coat with oil.
• Brown chicken skin-side down until deep golden, about 5 minutes; turn chicken pieces and brown until golden on second side, about 3 minutes longer.
• Turn chicken skin-side down and place in oven.
• Roast until juices run clear when chicken is cut with a paring knife, or thickest part registers 160°F on instant-read thermometer, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Transfer chicken to platter, and let rest while making sauce.
• SAUCE: using potholder to protect hands from hot skillet handle, pour off most of fat from skillet; add shallot, then set skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until shallot is softened, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, vermouth, and sage; increase heat to high and simmer rapidly, scraping skillet bottom with wooden spoon to loosen browned bits, until slightly thickened and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
• Pour accumulated chicken juices into skillet, reduce heat to medium, and whisk in butter 1 piece at a time; season to taste with salt and pepper and discard sage.
• Spoon sauce around chicken breast and serve immediatly.

PAN ROASTED CHANTERELLE-GORGONZOLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• For the chanterelle mushroom-gorgonzola stuffing: In a medium hot saute pan add the bacon fat and saute garlic, shallot and onions until translucent.
• Add chanterelle mushrooms and continue sauteing until tender. Deglaze with white wine.
• Chill and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl add cool chanterelle mushroom mix, gorgonzola, basil, oregano, salt and black pepper. Fold together until incorporated. Chill and set aside for later use.
• For the pan roasted chicken breast: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• With a boning knife, butterfly 4 chicken breasts. Stuff each breast with 2 ounces of chanterelle mushroom-gorgonzola mix then tie with butcher's twine to ensure that it stays together.
• Season each chicken breast with salt and cracked black pepper.
• In a large hot saute pan add canola oil then lay the chicken in the pan skin side down. Sear for about one minute then turn over and continue cooking for 30 more seconds.
• Place the entire pan in a 350-degree oven and roast until done. Serve with onion jus immediately.

ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST WITH MARMALADE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. In a large saute pan over high heat, add the oil. Once heated, place the chicken into the pan. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil and place another heavy pan on top. Cook the chicken until the skin is golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes, and then flip and cook until cooked through, about 5 to 8 more minutes. Serve with the marmalade and wilted romaine.
• Place the oranges on a flat surface and slice a few thin rounds from both ends. Avoid the center part because that's where a large concentration of the pits are.
• Measure the honey directly into a medium skillet over low heat until it melts. Add the oranges rounds and bring the mix to a boil. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste. Add the juice of the lemon and the vanilla. Stir to blend. Cook for an additional 2 minutes and then transfer to a bowl to cool.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter and add the garlic over medium heat. Cook until fragrant and add the romaine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Use a wooden spoon and stir to blend for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and drain any liquid remaining. Add a few squirts of lemon juice and serve with chicken.

STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST IN CURRY SAUCE OVER ROASTED POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Potatoes and cauliflower:
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• On a large baking sheet toss together the cauliflower, potatoes, chervil, raisins, olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a bowl and set aside.
• Chicken: In a blender or food processor, combine the grapes, walnuts and dates and blend until smooth.
• Put the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, pound the chicken until evenly flat and thin. Remove the top sheet of plastic. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the grape mixture between the chicken breasts, topping each piece with about 2 tablespoons of the filling. Using the plastic as your guide, roll up the chicken around the filling.
• Put the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate dishes. Season the bread crumbs with the garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Dip the chicken rolls into the flour, coating completely, then into the egg and finally into the bread crumbs. Chicken should be coated completely with each step of the breading process.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Pan fry the chicken until golden brown on all sides, turning after a few minutes on each side. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Curry sauce: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and curry powder. Cook for 2 minutes then whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Whisk until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
• Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board and slice. Spoon a bed of potatoes and cauliflower on each serving plate and top with curry sauce.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Broil or grill chicken breasts (I recommended seasoning it with Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of seasoned pepper and garlic salt while cooking).
• Serve chicken on bread topped with remaining ingredients.
• Compliment with condiment of choice: Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and/or ranch dressing.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients for spice mixture.
• Rub chicken with spice mixture.
• Let chicken marinade in refrigerator for 6 hours.
• On the stove top heat oil in a large oven safe pan.
• Brown chicken on all sides add potatoes toss to distribute evenly through out pan.
• Place in 350° oven till meat registers 185°.
• About 30 minutes.
• If potatoes are not done remove chicken and place potatoes back in oven.
• This is when I would raise the temperature of the oven to 425° to get them crispy!

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat broiler of toaster oven (or oven). On toaster-oven pan (or a small rimmed baking sheet), toss green beans with 1 teaspoon oil. Season with salt and pepper, and push to one side of pan.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper; wrap with prosciutto. Place chicken, seam side down, on other side of pan; rub with remaining teaspoon oil.
• Broil until chicken is opaque throughout, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve chicken and green beans with a lemon wedge.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST AND SIDE DISHES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees
• To prepare chicken: If frozen, thaw the chicken breasts, rinse, pat dry and set aside. Using a large flat plate prepare the "dredging flour" with salt and pepper and set aside. Take 2 of the maple sausage links and cut them into half so you have 4 pieces. Open the chicken breasts and remove the "fillet" and reserve for another use. Make a small pocket in the inside of the breast. Place 1 of the sausage pieces in the pocket and wrap the breast around it creating a closed container surrounding the sausage. Dredge the breasts in the prepared flour and set the 4 breasts on a clean plate. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an oven safe lidded skillet. Starting with the open end first, brown the breasts fully being careful not to open the closed breast. As the breasts cook, the opening will seal making it easier to finish the searing and browning. Once fully browned cover and place in the oven and cook through. Using a small saucepan, combine basil pesto and cream and mix well. Over medium heat reduce the pesto/cream mixture by 1/3 and set aside.
• For the spinach: Plump the raisins in a cup of warm water and set aside. Cut the remaining sausage in to small pieces and set aside. Remove the frozen spinach from the package. Carefully cut the blocks into 8 large pieces. Using a lidded skillet, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the sausage and lightly brown. Add the frozen spinach and cover. When the spinach has totally thawed combine the onion and sausage and season with salt to taste. Add the raisins and their liquid and finish cooking, about 10 minutes. Allow the liquid to evaporate but do not dry out completely.
• Tomatoes, zucchini flowers and string beans: Using a non-stick pan quickly sear the tomatoes in some butter. Do not cook them longer than 30 seconds on each side. Reserve the pan and juices for cooking the zucchini flowers. Gently open the zucchini flower and remove the piston from its center. Replace it with a small piece of brie and close the flower. Using the same pan from above quickly cook the zucchini flowers. They are done when you see the Brie melting. Remove from the pan and place 1 on each of the seared tomato slices. Set aside. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the string beans and cook until your desired doneness. Dress with extra virgin olive oil and some freshly squeezed lemon. Season with the freshly ground black pepper.
• Remove the roasted chicken breasts from the oven and remove the skin. Place one breast centered on the lower third of the individual plate. Place a zucchini flower topped tomato on each plate centered above the breast. Frame the plate with some dressed sting beans on one side and the sauteed spinach on the other. Slowly re-heat the basil pesto sauce and place 2 to 3 spoonfuls of the sauce on each breast. Serve warm and enjoy.

BUTTERMILK PAN ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Mix table salt and sugar in a 1 quart container, fill with cold water and shake to mix.
• Place rinsed chicken in a 1 gallon zip top bag with the brine (you won't need all of it) place in a bowl an put in the fridge for 1 or 2 hours.
• Drain and rinse chicken & bag, put chicken back in bag and add buttermilk.
• Put back in bowl and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours.
• Space 2 racks in oven so your skillets can fit.
• Preheat oven to 475°F; drain rinse and dry chicken.
• Rub with oil, salt and pepper liberally.
• Get 2 large oven proof skillets hot on the stove.
• Sear chicken breasts until nice and brown, remove from pans, deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and stock.
• Reserve de-glazing liquid.
• Place chicken back in pans.
• Place pans in oven for 10 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
• Remove chicken from pan, cover.
• Deglaze pans again.
• Pour deglazing liquid into one pan, reduce to about 1 cup.
• Whisk in 4 tbsp of butter and serve over chicken.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPERS, MOZZARELLA, AND SPINACH-BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• In a pot, bring 8 cups water to a gentle simmer and salt heavily (so it tastes like seawater). Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper. Add the chicken to the poaching liquid and simmer until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Allow the chicken to cool in the liquid and remove when ready to use.
• Preheat a sandwich press according to the manufacturer's specifications (see Note, page 96). Thinly slice the chicken breasts and evenly distribute on each of 4 slices of bread. Spread the pesto on top of the chicken and top with the peppers and mozzarella. Top with the remaining 4 slices, and place in the sandwich press (no need to butter the press or the bread). Close the lid and apply slight pressure. Cook without disturbing for 5 to 8 minutes. Open the press and check for color and temperature: the cheese should be melted and the bread golden. If the bread is sticking to the press, allow it to cook for a bit longer and it will unstick itself. If the press seems to generate more heat on the bottom, flip the sandwich halfway through to ensure even cooking (making sure the ridges in the bread line up). Once cooked, remove, cut into halves, and serve.

POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In high-sided skillet over medium-low heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, onions and seasoning packet and stir to combine. Add the chicken to the skillet and cover. Simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet when cooked through. Slice in 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Add the peppers with their liquid to a blender along with 1/3 cup of the poaching liquid. Puree until smooth. If it is too thick, slowly add additional poaching liquid until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small pot and bring to a simmer.
• Serve the chicken topped with the roasted pepper sauce and alongside the Lemony Rice.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the chicken broth and olive oil and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, 1 of the rice seasoning packets and the wine. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.