Baked Garlic and Oregano Chicken Breasts

What You'll Need:

4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
4 medium garlic cloves, crushed and finely minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How to Make It:

1.Heat the oven to 450° F (230° C/Gas 8).

2.Spray a rimmed baking pan or jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease the pan with oil.

3.Blot excess moisture from the chicken breasts with paper towels.

4.Combine the olive oil, oregano, mashed minced garlic, salt, and cayenne and black peppers. Stir to make a paste; spread a little of the mixture under the skin of the chicken and the rest of the skin.

5.Arrange the chicken pieces in the prepared baking pan, skin side up.

6.Bake the chicken for 35 minutes, or until they register about 165° F (73.9° C) in the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone.

6.Serve these flavorful chicken breasts with baked, roasted, or mashed potatoes and broccoli, Brussels sprouts, greens, or your family's favorite vegetable side dishes.