There’s something undeniably comforting about a bone-in chicken dinner. Maybe it’s the way the aroma fills the kitchen, or perhaps it’s the anticipation of that first juicy bite. Either way, these recipes bring that satisfying, home-cooked goodness with a twist of simplicity—perfect for busy evenings or when you just want to indulge in something hearty without fuss.
Steps
- Coat bone-in chicken breasts with hickory flavoring and bake them for a simple barbeque-style meal. This method keeps the meat tender and juicy, making it a crowd-pleaser.
- Roast bone-in chicken breasts with a sauce made from lemon, garlic, and herbs. Serve with rice and greens for a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner.
- Soak bone-in chicken breasts overnight in a brine of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Smoke them with a dry rub over maple wood chips for a unique taste.
- Roast bone-in chicken breasts with a herb-infused sauce until they become tender. You can use a variety of herbs from your pantry to suit your taste.
- Rub bone-in chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roast them for moist chicken with crispy skin. This simple preparation yields flavorful results.
- Cook bone-in chicken breasts skin-side up in a skillet until golden, then roast with potatoes, lemon, garlic, bacon, and Brussels sprouts. This dish is flavorful and requires minimal hands-on time.
- Marinate bone-in chicken breasts and thighs in a spicy parsley, cilantro, chili, and garlic condiment. Bake with olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes for a flavorful dish.
- Nestle bone-in chicken breast halves in a spicy tomato and sofrito sauce flavored with sazon seasoning and chili powder. Cook with peas and cauliflower rice for a comforting meal.
- Grill bone-in chicken breasts and baste them with a sweet and spicy honey glaze. This simple dish is perfect for BBQ season and ensures moist chicken.
- Coat bone-in chicken breasts and thighs with crushed cornflakes and herbs, then bake on a rack. Serve with mashed potatoes for a crispy and tender chicken dinner.
- Marinate bone-in chicken breast halves in a sweet and spicy marinade with honey, ancho chili powder, garlic, and hot sauce. Grill and serve with sweet potato corn mash and charred plantains for a Mexican-inspired meal.
- Slow cook bone-in chicken breasts with pineapple chunks, honey, brown sugar, and ginger. This easy recipe is perfect for a family meal without much effort.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken breasts
- Hickory flavoring
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Herb sauce
- Brown sugar
- Apple cider vinegar
- Maple wood chips
- Olive oil
- Herbs (various)
- Potatoes
- Bacon
- Brussels sprouts
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Chilies
- Olives
- Artichokes
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Couscous or rice
- Tomato sauce
- Sofrito sauce
- Sazon seasoning
- Chili powder
- Peas
- Cauliflower rice
- Honey
- Cornflakes
- Sweet potato
- Ancho chili powder
- Hot sauce
- Pineapple chunks
- Ginger
FAQ
- What are the benefits of cooking chicken breasts with the bone in?
- Cooking chicken breasts with the bone in results in juicier and more flavorful meat. Additionally, bone-in chicken breasts are often more cost-effective.
- How can I prepare Oven Barbequed Chicken without grilling?
- You can coat bone-in chicken breasts with hickory flavoring and bake them in the oven for a simple and delicious meal. This method keeps the meat tender and full of flavor.
- What is a unique way to prepare smoked chicken breasts?
- For a unique twist, soak bone-in chicken breasts overnight in a brown sugar and apple cider vinegar brine. Smoke them with a dry rub over maple wood chips for moist and flavorful results.
- Can I substitute herbs in the Chicken Breasts with Herb Basting Sauce recipe?
- Absolutely! If you don’t have all the specific dried spices, feel free to substitute with other herbs from your spice rack. The recipe is versatile and will still yield a wonderful dish.
- What ingredients are used in the marinade for Zhug Chicken?
- Zhug Chicken is marinated with a spicy mixture of parsley, cilantro, chilies, and garlic. It’s baked with olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes for a robust and flavorful meal.
Tips
- When substituting herbs in recipes, feel free to experiment with different spices from your collection to create unique flavors each time.
- To achieve extra juicy and tender chicken, consider brining bone-in chicken breasts overnight with a mixture of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar before smoking or roasting.
- For an easy and flavorful meal, marinate bone-in chicken breasts with a combination of spicy and sweet ingredients such as honey, chili powder, and garlic, then grill or bake them to perfection.
- Enhance the crispiness of baked chicken by coating bone-in chicken breasts with crushed cornflakes and herbs, and baking them on a rack to ensure even cooking.
Equipment
- Smoker – For the Smoked Chicken Breasts recipe, you’ll need a smoker to infuse the chicken with wood chip flavors.
- Maple Wood Chips – These are used in the Smoked Chicken Breasts recipe for adding flavor.
- Slow Cooker – Required for the Take The Night Off Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken recipe.
- Grill – Needed for the Hot Honey Chicken and Aztec Chicken with Sweet Potato-Corn Mash recipes.
- Cornflake Crusher – For the Oven Fried Chicken recipe, to crush cornflakes for coating.
- Cooking Rack – Used in the Oven Fried Chicken recipe to ensure crispy baking.
