Chicken breast baked with rosemary, thyme and citrus zest
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken breast baked with rosemary, thyme, and citrus zest is a gastronomic masterpiece of Italian cuisine. The aroma of fresh herbs and the zest of lemon, orange, and mandarin gives the meat a refined spiciness, making it juicy and tender. This recipe embodies the philosophy of Mediterranean cuisine, where harmony of flavors is paramount. The perfect combination of butter and spices transforms a simple dish into a true delight. The baked breast is served hot and can be complemented with fresh vegetables or a light sauce based on olive oil and lemon. Such a dish is perfect for a family dinner or festive table, impressing with its sophistication and simplicity.
1
Prepare a mixture of softened butter, thyme, rosemary, citrus zest, salt, pepper, and grated garlic.
- Butter: 50 g
- Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Rosemary: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Orange zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Mandarin zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Garlic: 1 clove
2
Stuff the washed and dried chicken breast on the bone with the prepared butter mixture. Do not completely free the skin from the meat, creating pockets. Place the butter mixture inside and distribute it evenly under the skin. You can also brush the top of the breast with any remaining mixture or a small amount of vegetable oil.
- Skin-on chicken breast: 1 piece
- Butter: 50 g
3
Place the chicken breast on the rack so that excess fat can drip into the tray. Put the breast in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 45-60 minutes (depending on the size of the breast).
- Skin-on chicken breast: 1 piece
4
After baking, it's better to wrap the breast in foil for 10 minutes, then you can enjoy juicy, tender, and aromatic chicken. You can bake a whole chicken in the same way.
- Skin-on chicken breast: 1 piece