Juicy Oven Baked Split Chicken Breast

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Add a little olive oil to the bottom of the baking pan to prevent sticking.

Coat the outside of the chicken skin and breast with mayonnaise.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, not too heavy.

Sprinkle thyme leaves over the chicken.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the mayonnaise-coated chicken.

Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 45 minutes, checking for doneness.

After 45 minutes, check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should be 165°F (74°C).

If not done, return the chicken to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.

After a total of 1 hour, check the chicken again; it should be done.

Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before cutting into it.

Show the juiciness of the chicken after resting.

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