Garlic Oregano Baked Chicken Breast

Garlic Oregano Baked Chicken Breast is so easy to make. With or without the skin, with oregano or sage, basil or thyme, this dish will not disappoint!

Delicious perfection. I always seem to serve this with salad but it is chicken, and you know you can serve it with anything! 

Bone in Chicken Breast Baking Times

For us, the problem always is achieving crispy, well cooked skin and juicy, tender white meat at the same time. Usually the chicken skin is the problem.

I have included the baking timing range for bone in, skin on, split chicken breasts. I wish I could be more exact but the reality is that chicken breasts vary so much in size.

If you are like me and frequently shop at the same supermarket. I usually buy the exact same brand of chicken and the sizes are always about the same.

This means I already know how long it takes to bake the bone in split chicken breasts I buy. I used a thermometer for a while and now I don't need it anymore.

You will be in the exact same position. 

I have included baking times for most of the common temperatures even though I urge you to try our new method, baking at 325 degrees a try.

At that temperature we were able to create a beautifully juicy and tender bone in split chicken breasts. Finished off with golden, crispy skin. I believe the PERFECT chicken breast.

I hope you try it. I can't wait to hear what you think.

How long to bake bone in chicken breast at 350 

55-65 minutes

How long to bake bone in chicken breast at 375

45-55 minutes

How long to bake bone in chicken breast at 400 

35-45 minutes

How long to bake bone in chicken breast at 425 

25 - 35 minutes

We placed four bone in breasts on a rimmed baking sheet, sprinkled them with some coarse, rock or kosher salt, and baked. In 25 minutes, they were 165 degrees, and the skin was crackly and brown.

Unfortunately, at this temperature the meat turned out somewhat dry, especially at the narrow end of each chicken breast.

How long to bake bone in chicken breast at 450 

I love baking this chicken breast at 450 degrees for between 20 and 25 minutes but over time have changed the recipe a little bit. If the oven isn't spotless or  too much oil is used, there could be some smoke.

Lately, I have been placing our chicken breasts in the oven at 450 degrees for the first 5 minutes. Then I reduce the temperature to 350 degrees.

Without removing the chicken from the oven or opening the oven door.

Usually the chicken breast is ready in another 20 minutes, unless it's a large chicken breast as much as 30 more minutes.

The skin is golden brown and the meat is cooked through to 165 degrees.

Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. 

Ingredients in Garlic Oregano Baked Chicken Breast

• chicken breasts with bone and skin on
• garlic
• oregano, thyme, basil, sage or Italian seasoning
• pepper
• salt
• olive oil
• cooking spray

How to make Garlic Oregano Baked Chicken Breast

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.

Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Wipe chicken breasts with paper towel so they are dry.

Combine olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and cayenne or black pepper in a small bowl.

Cut a pocket (about 1 - 2 inches deep) horizontally in the side of each breast and spread olive oil mixture into each pocket.

Spread some of the mixture under the skin of the chicken and the rest all over the skin.

The chicken breasts have to be covered in the olive oil mixture.

Place the chicken breasts on the prepared sheet skin side up.

Bake for 5 minutes and then reduce your oven's temperature to 350 degrees. Do not remove chicken from oven. Continue for 20-25 minutes more or until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, loosely tented in tinfoil. 

Enjoy!

Your other option is to cook your chicken at 400 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes and your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

If you enjoy this recipe, you might also enjoy our delicious Pulled Pork In Oven dish.