Crispy Roasted Garlic Chicken

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This is yet another way to prepare and present chicken breasts. The flavors of the herb paste permeate the meat and makes for a great presentation.

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  • Average
  • 5 mins
  • 25 mins
  • 5 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3 large garlic cloves, pressed or finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 chicken breast halves (bone-in with skin)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 500°F with oven rack in upper third.

Step 2

Mash garlic into a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in oregano, red-pepper flakes, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Step 3

Cut a 2-inch-long slit, about 1 1/2 inches deep, in side of each breast half and spread 1/2 teaspoon garlic mixture into each pocket. Coat chicken with remaining garlic mixture.

Step 4

Roast chicken, skin sides up, in a shallow baking pan until just cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

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