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Tags: Nut Free Low-Glycemic Gluten-Free Dairy Free

  • Hard
  • Medium
  • Easy

Prep
Difficulty
Easy

45 mins

Time
Estimate
45 mins

Icon Heart Healthy

Gluten
Free?
Yes

Spring

Typical
Season
Spring

Nutrition Info

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Protein

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Carbs

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Fats

  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

Vegetables

Recipe Detail

Spring

Roasted Chicken

 

With the bones intact and the skin on, your meat is destined to be more moist and flavorful than its skinless counterparts. Chicken breasts or thighs are easy to toss in the oven and they roast faster than a whole chicken. Also, if you only want a couple of servings for dinner this is the best option to avoid too much leftover chicken.

If you do not like the skin, remove it after you have cooked it. The skin will not add fat to the bird, but rather keeps it moist— which is critical for taste & enjoyment.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, breasts and/or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Serving Size: 2 People

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Preparation Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375.

Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil on top and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Rub the oil on evenly to coat.

Roast for about 30 minutes, then start checking the chicken every 5-10 minutes until they are done.

Here are a couple methods to check for ‘doneness’:

First, press the thickest part with your finger. When it is firm but not hard it is done.

Second, slice into the meat in a thick part. The juice will run clear and you will no longer see any pink coloring.

Third, an accurate thermometer inserted into the thickest part will give you the best answer. When it reads 165 the chicken is cooked through.

When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and cover with a lid or foil for about 5 minutes before serving. This will continue to raise the temperature slightly and seal in the juices.