Baked Chicken

"This chicken recipe is so easy, I hesitated in posting it. But I couldn't find it posted here, and it's so good, I thought I'd share it. It's my favorite way to bake chicken because it's moist and tender every time and the flavor is delicious!"
 
Download
photo by SharonChen photo by SharonChen
photo by SharonChen
photo by SharonChen photo by SharonChen
photo by SharonChen photo by SharonChen
photo by Susan R. photo by Susan R.
photo by gwyneth g. photo by gwyneth g.
Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
3
Serves:
4
Advertisement

ingredients

Advertisement

directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Rinse chicken breast under cool running water.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  • Place chicken in dish.
  • Brush the melted butter over the chicken, using all the butter.
  • Sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until cooked through.
  • ~NOTE~Chicken takes only 50 minutes in my oven.
  • Don't over cook, as they might turn out tough.

Questions & Replies

  1. why do you have the nutrition info in the center of the recipe? very distracting and not necessary.
     
  2. Do I need to turn the chicken? If so how much time should I let it cook each side?
     
  3. Are you supposed to cover the baking dish while cooking this?
     
Advertisement

Reviews

  1. OMG! This chicken was so freaking awesome! I made it exactly to recipe and then at the end of cooking I mopped the chicken real good with BBQ sauce and finished cooking it for about 10 mins. When I took it out it smelled SO good! The skin was brown and crispy and with the BBQ sauce it tasted almost as good as grilled. It was very tender and moist inside too. I used Mrs. Dash regular seasoning quite liberally instead of the other seasoning mentioned. One note...be sure to line your pan with tin foil as it gets kind of messy. Also watch your chicken from getting too brown before its cooked. Just put tin foil over it so it doesnt burn. If you're going to add the BBQ sauce, dont cover it or it will steam and all your yummy crispy skin will pull off the meat.
     
  2. I passed on the patting dry the chicken and I realized it is an important step because when i do pat it down it is really crispy! Thanks for posting an easy recipe!
     
  3. A nice healthy change for my capillaries since they were beginning to scream for mercy. Oh, this falls under my 10 reasons why I love Recipezaar. Reason #1 I'm loaded with enough recipes to last me the rest of my life, but that doesn't stop me from continuously searching for the next 5 star recipe that will swoon my family. Swooning's a good thing. At the peek of their zombie-like state I can easily persuade them to do dishes and put out the garbage...and if I'm lucky, maybe, rake the leaves. Made for Alphabet Soup Tag.
     
  4. Who knew simple could be so delicious!! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts, as they were what I had on hand, and cut down the cooking time to 30 minutes. They were really moist and had a great flavor. I poured the leftover seasoned butter at the bottom of the pan onto some rice and it was terrific too. This is definitely a keeper -- thanks for sharing it!
     
  5. Due to procrastination on my part, I was left with nothing thawed for Sunday dinner for DH and myself. All I had were two chicken hind quarters left from a 10 lb. bag I'd bought the day before. I had it earmarked for soup but I thought "What the heck." I brined them for an hour, using a quart of water w/ 1/4 cup of kosher salt dissolved in it. I lined a samll baking pan with foil and wrapped a small baking rack as well. I followed the recipe as written only using less butter of course, and it was a combination af real butter and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. The seasoning I used was just a generic season-all blend. I made sure to pat dry the pieces really well before hand. A previous review stated that brined chicken wouldn't come out crispy, but that wasn't true in my case. 45 minutes in the oven, uncovered, with a five minute rest worked really well. The chicken was moist and the skin was wonderfully crispy! Such a delightful result from two lower class cuts of chicken! Served it with warm buttered french bread, canned corn, and tossed salad. Great quality from low budget fare. Wonderful, simple recipe I'll use again and again! Five stars!
     
Advertisement

Tweaks

  1. Wow! I was hesitant making this one... I made it tonight. Wow! Very good. My boyfriend said "Wow! , I would buy this in a restaurant. " "Wow" Lol! I thank you.... This will be a go to meal weekly and so easy.
     
  2. I am not a fan of chicken at all but my family loves it so I try to make it a few times a month. This recipe is super easy, the chicken is always moist and has a great flavor. The seasoning is mild enough left overs can easily be used for stir fry, chicken salad, without altering their flavors. I have to say that using generic seasoning salt does not compare to the Lowery's brand with this dish. It has become my "go to" supper when in a hurry for a good meal.
     
  3. Who knew something so easy could be so good?? I used 6 chicken breasts to 1 cube of butter, and instead of the seasoned salt I used salt, pepper, rosemary and sage. Even the refrigerated leftovers were tender and juicy!<br/>10/07/2012 UPDATE: This is now my go-to for chicken breasts! I get the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a bag and just throw them into a casserole dish - still frozen! - and top them with the melted butter (sometimes I substitute the butter with olive oil). Then I top them with whatever seasonings tickle my fancy that day and bake at 450 degrees in the convection oven for about 30-40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts. They come out tender and juicy and delicious!
     
  4. My mom made chicken like this, but it was with pepper instead of Seasoned Salt. I didn't use either spice - I did a mix of garlic, mustard and paprika. My husband said it was quite tasty. The only thing he suggested was to maybe put the chicken on broil for the last few minutes of cooking so the skin is more crispy.
     
  5. Delicious - just like my Mom's baked chicken. I used thighs and legs since they were on sale and soaked the chicken in milk for a couple of hours before baking (my grandma's trick). I did replace the butter with olive oil since DH and I are watching cholesterol. Served it with roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli. Yum!
     

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

<p><br /><br />The picture is of me and my husband at the Grand Canyon - November 2008. <br /><br />I've just started a food blog and would love for those interested in cooking and recipes to check it out. You can follow my food journey at <a href=http://onecookbookatathyme.wordpress.com/>http://onecookbookatathyme.wordpress.com/</a></p> <p>Cooking for family and friends is one of my favorite things to do. I spend most of my free time in the kitchen, either checking out Recipezaar or experimenting with a newly found recipe. <br /><br />My DH and I are both from Texas and we both come from Italian families. Anyone who stops by my house should be prepared to eat!!! I'm always forcing friends and family to try whatever it is that just came out of the oven. I know that is a horrible habit but I can't break it... I think it must be the Italian in me! LOL :) <br /><br />My sister (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=85654>Cookin_Kit</a>) and I used to help my Mom (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=124343>JudaThann</a>) in the kitchen a lot growing up. I guess that is where my love for cooking began. I also enjoy sharing the kitchen with my DH (<a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=202688>Sgt. Pepper</a>). He doesn't cook as often as he did when we first got married, but he makes an awesome pizza and still makes them at least twice a month. He keeps his recipes for the dough and the sauce top secret, even from me. LOL <br /><br />I have two step-children. The oldest graduated from college and the youngest is a sophomore at Texas Tech. I also have two cats and a dog. When I?m not cooking or hanging out here at Zaar, I like to knit, garden, read, watch old movies, travel, take photos, scrapbook, volunteer at a non-kill animal shelter, and spend time with my family and friends. <br /><br /><img src=http://images.snapfish.com/34359%3C8323232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D8%3A3%3D429%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3C2733%3B9%3Bot1lsi alt= /> <br /><br />I'm a co-host with <a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/browse/getchef.zsp?id=21399>Karen From Colorado</a> in the <a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewforum?f=37>Mexican/Tex-Mex/Southern United States Cooking Forum</a>. Come visit us sometime! <br /><br /><img src=http://images.snapfish.com/34359%3C8323232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D8%3A3%3D429%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3C2733%3B9%3Bot1lsi alt= /> <br /><br />I'm also a co-host with <a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/member/9580>Richard-NYC</a> and <a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/member/34146>Dee514</a> in the <a href=http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=36>Italian Cooking Forum</a>. <br /><br /><img src=http://images.snapfish.com/34359%3C8323232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D8%3A3%3D429%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3C2733%3B9%3Bot1lsi alt= /> <br /><br />Games that I've participated in: <br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/beartag_1_1.jpg alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting border=0 /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/adopted_1_1.jpg alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting border=0 /> <img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/World%20Tour/AnimatedHostChallengeBanner.gif alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/untitled.jpg alt= /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/200_artistrichardneuman-art-prints_.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/pacbanner.jpg alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket border=0 /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/projects/200_PACpic.jpg alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket border=0 /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/Zaar%20World%20Tour%203/ZWT3-Participation.gif alt= /> <img src=http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f249/Dreamgoddess555/Narrow1-1.jpg alt= /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/BtoBHosts.jpg alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket border=0 /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket border=0 /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/smPACp.jpg alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket border=0 /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/tgifford/Game%20Room%20Banners/adoptatagparticipant.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e347/Saturn6666/Other/tagforpage1.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/PAC08Main.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/adoptedspring08.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f249/Dreamgoddess555/eatoutsidesticker.jpg alt= /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj81/HokiesLady65/totmtaggame-1.jpg alt=Photobucket border=0 /> <a href=http://photobucket.com target=_blank><img src=http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w115/bugh8er/food%20and%20swaps/4811_36055_t.jpg alt=Photobucket border=0 /> <br /><br /><img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/IWasAdoptedfall08.jpg alt=Photobucket border=0 /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/PACfall08partic.jpg alt=Photobucket border=0 /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=http://images.snapfish.com/34359%3C8323232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D8%3A3%3D429%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3C2733%3B9%3Bot1lsi alt= /> <br /><br /><br />Last updated on September 24, 2008 <br /><br /><br /><img src=http://images.snapfish.com/34359%3C8323232%7Ffp47%3Dot%3E232%3A%3D8%3A3%3D429%3DXROQDF%3E23237%3C2733%3B9%3Bot1lsi alt= /></a></p>
 
View Full Profile
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Find More Recipes