Cooked Chicken for Recipes Barefoot Contessa Style
Elevate your meal prep with this effortless and versatile "Cooked Chicken for Recipes Barefoot Contessa Style," a foolproof method for perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken. Made with bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, a drizzle of olive oil, and a simple seasoning of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, this recipe guarantees moist, tender meat thanks to the addition of water or chicken broth, which creates steam as it roasts. With just 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, this staple recipe is ideal for shredding or dicing to use in salads, soups, casseroles, or sandwiches. Follow the Barefoot Contessa’s thoughtful technique to prepare cooked chicken that’s as simple as it is delicious, perfect for any dish you’re creating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over both chicken breasts. Rub the oil into the skin for even coating.
Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper generously over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Pour the water or chicken broth onto the baking sheet to create steam, which will help keep the chicken moist during cooking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 35 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Once rested, remove and discard the skin and bones. Shred or dice the chicken meat as needed for your recipe.
Use immediately in your dish or store the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
