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Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast

Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast
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Nutrition Facts

Per 170g serving

% Daily Value based on a 2000 kcal diet

Calories 280 kcal
14% DV
Total Fat 6.0g
9% DV
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g
0% DV
Protein 52.0g
100% DV

About

A lean, tender chicken breast cooked simply to highlight its natural flavor. It works well as a main protein for salads, grain bowls, or paired with vegetables.

Ingredients

Herb-Roasted Chicken Breast

Headnote


This is a study in restraint: chicken breast cooked with precision until the flesh is supple, clean, and deeply savory. The aim is not richness, but clarity of flavor and exact texture, with a bronzed exterior and a moist, even interior. Served at the proper temperature, it is as disciplined as it is satisfying.

Recipe essentials


  • Dish category: Main course

  • Cuisine or origin: Contemporary European

  • Course type: Lunch or dinner

  • Yield: 1 portion

  • Serving size: 170 g

  • Prep time: 10 minutes

  • Cook time: 18 minutes

  • Total time: 28 minutes

  • Difficulty: Easy


    • Equipment


  • 1 heavy ovenproof skillet, 20 cm

  • 1 small tray or plate for resting

  • Instant-read thermometer


    • Ingredients


    Main component


  • Chicken breast, skinless and boneless: 170 g


    • Method


  • 1. Remove the chicken breast from refrigeration and let it stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Pat it completely dry. This is essential for even browning and a clean roast.

  • 2. Preheat the oven to 220°C.

  • 3. Place the chicken breast in the cold ovenproof skillet. Set the skillet over medium-high heat and sear for 2 minutes on the first side, then 2 minutes on the second side. The surface should turn lightly golden and begin to take on a roasted aroma.

  • 4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness. The chicken is ready when the center reaches 74°C and the flesh feels firm yet still resilient to the touch.

  • 5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and rest on a tray or plate for 5 minutes. The juices should settle and the interior should remain moist.

  • 6. Slice across the grain into neat portions, or serve whole if preferred.


    • Plating and serving


    Set the chicken slightly off-center on a warm plate, with the cut face visible if sliced. The finish should be clean and modest, with the meat appearing juicy, pale gold at the edges, and evenly cooked throughout.

    Professional notes


    A dry surface is non-negotiable; it determines the quality of the roast. Do not extend the oven time once the center reaches temperature, or the breast will lose its tenderness. Resting is part of the cook, not an optional pause.
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