Oven-Roasted Italian Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Preparation
a. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
b. Take the chicken breasts and gently pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet. This ensures they cook evenly.

2. Marination
a. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the Italian dressing, salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
b. Add the chicken breasts to the bag, seal it, and massage the marinade into the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
c. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.

3. Roasting
a. Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
b. Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
c. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the chicken for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. Rest and Serve
a. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
b. Slice the chicken breasts and serve with your choice of side dishes. Enjoy your flavorful Italian-marinated chicken!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Marination Time: PT30M for best results
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Resting Time: PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H5M
1 hour and 5 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Italian marinated chicken
- Oven-roasted chicken
- Easy chicken recipe
- Chicken dinner
- Marinated chicken breasts
- Baked chicken
- Flavorful chicken
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- Italian cuisine
- Simple chicken recipe

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 800 total calories for the entire dish

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