Baked Split Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• 2 large bone-in chicken breast halves with skin
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons coarse sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 0.25 teaspoons dried basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and garlic; sprinkle with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and basil. Arrange chicken in a large baking dish.

3. 3

   Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until chicken meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast meat should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

5. 5

   Serve hot and enjoy!