Simple Baked Split Chicken Breast Recipe

They're great on the barbeque, but they're also very tasty in the oven. A classic family favorite that never goes out of style.  

We eat them about once a week, as they don't require any time to prepare, and taste great with an unlimited amount of side dishes.

Baked in this way, they're also plain enough for kids to love, but satisfy this mom's craving for a meal that does not involve food in nugget form.

Although I do have a delicious homemade chicken nugget recipe that even the grown ups love.

Ok, so let's start with the ingredients.

I generally prepare one breast per person.


I just pull them out of the package, spray the skin with olive oil, sprinkle on onion flakes and coarse sea salt. 

Then I put them in the oven on 350 degrees for 45- 60 minutes, depending on their size. I always use my handy dandy meat thermometer to check that they've reached the proper temperature and then we eat.


I serve them with a salad, potatoes or yams, and a veggie for a nice balance. You can even smother them in gravy if you like.

And since it's a basic chicken dish, I can get very creative with my side dishes.

French fries, cheesy potato dishes, rice recipes, noodles, cornbread...you name it.

Best yet, if you vary the sides, you have a completely different meal every week.

And no one gets bored with that.

😉

Are you a simple recipe maker?