Ina Garten Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Ina Garten’s approach to boneless, skinless chicken breasts involves roasting or searing the chicken to lock in moisture while infusing it with aromatic herbs, lemon, and garlic. Whether baked in the oven or cooked on the stovetop, this technique ensures that the chicken remains juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes (oven) or 10-12 minutes (stovetop)
- Total Time: 56 minute
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
Instructions
Oven-Roasted Method:
- Preheat the oven – Set to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prepare the marinade – In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, and rosemary.
- Season the chicken – Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Marinate – Place the chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag, coat with the marinade, and let sit for at least 15-30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Bake the chicken – Arrange the marinated chicken breasts on the baking sheet and roast for 18-22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest before serving – Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Stovetop Method (Pan-Seared):
- Heat the pan – Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken – Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Add flavor at the end – In the last minute of cooking, add the garlic, thyme, and lemon juice to the pan, spooning the juices over the chicken.
- Rest before serving – Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.