Chicken Breasts with Herb Butter

Name: Chicken Breasts with Herb Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken breasts, split; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Robin W

"I got this recipe from Woman's World. It is a quick and tasty way to add a little something to plain chicken breasts."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 bone-in chicken breasts, split
¹⁄₄ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried marjoram
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried sage
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 425.
Combine butter and herbs; reserve 2 tsp.
Carefully separate skin from chicken leaving skin attached.
Spread remaining herb butter over meat under skin of chicken- smooth skin over butter Rub the reserved herb butter over skin of chicken.
Place chicken in roasting pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is no longer pink near the bone and juices run clear.

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Reviews

I normally don't use chicken breasts with the skin on, but decided to treat myself and I'm so glad I did. This chicken is delicious! Crispy skin and moist, tender, flavorful chicken. The only change I made was to cut back the salt to 1/4 teaspoon because of dietary restrictions.

LainieBug