Amy's Amazing Baked Chicken Breasts

Sep 2, 2025
by Adriel Tromp
- 3.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

55 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 10 mins
SERVING

2 People
VIEWS

6

Elevate simple chicken breasts to a gourmet experience! Infused with savory horseradish-chive butter nestled beneath the skin, these baked chicken breasts boast unparalleled juiciness and a symphony of flavor. Served atop a bed of sweet onions and bathed in rich chicken stock, this dish is comfort food redefined.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 skin-on, boneless chicken breasts

4 ounces horseradish-chive compound butter, softened

1 yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings

2 cups high-quality chicken stock

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

6 g
Cholesterol

152 mg
Fiber

1 g
Protein

25 g
Saturated Fat

21 g
Sodium

1745 mg
Sugar

4 g
Fat

48 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

Gently loosen the skin on each chicken breast using your fingers, creating a pocket without detaching it completely. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Thinly slice the softened horseradish-chive compound butter. Carefully stuff the butter under the skin of each chicken breast, distributing it evenly to cover as much of the chicken as possible. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Arrange the onion rings in a single layer at the bottom of a glass baking dish. Pour in the chicken stock. Place the butter-stuffed chicken breasts on top of the onions, skin-side up. Season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Begin basting the chicken with the pan juices every 5-10 minutes, rotating the dish if the skin is not browning evenly. (30 minutes)

06

Step

Continue baking until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, approximately 20-25 more minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Baste frequently during this time to ensure moistness and even browning. (25 minutes)

07

Step

Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. (5 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of dry white wine to the chicken stock.
If the chicken skin starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the baking dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Make sure the compound butter is soft to make spreading easier

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