21 EASY Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipes

Looking for new ways to elevate your chicken dinner? This blog post will introduce you to 21 easy bone-in chicken breast recipes! Bone-in chicken breasts possess a tender texture and an exceptional ability to absorb all flavors. Whether you know your way around the kitchen or are becoming more confident with your cooking skills, these recipes are easy to follow!

A 6 photo collage of easy bone-in chicken breast recipes.

From savory to sweet, you are sure to find a recipe to fit your tastebuds. You can make dinner to impress or meal prep for the week – the options are endless!

Traditional

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Zhoug Chicken & Turmeric Rice Bowls

This super speedy and deeply satisfying Zhoug Chicken with Turmeric Rice takes just 15 minutes of active time thanks to a tub Trader Joe’s zhoug sauce.

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Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella is a delicious chicken recipe with olives and dried fruit. It’s flavorful, tangy, and slightly sweet. Slow cooker or oven!

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Za’atar Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

This za’atar roasted chicken with sumac, lemon & herbs has tons of flavor. It’s an easy one pan meal or make it holiday special with garnish.

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BBQ + Smoked

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

No more boring chicken dinners! Bacon wrapped chicken breast is a family favorite baked chicken dinner. Crisp bacon and tangy BBQ sauce take dry chicken to juicy perfection in just 40 minutes!

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Traeger Smoked Chicken Breast

This smoked chicken breast was juicy and delicious with that smokey flavor that only comes from those yummy Traeger wood pellets!

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Cornell Chicken Barbecue

This Cornell Chicken Recipe is a legacy from the empire state of New York. Created nearly 100 years ago by a Cornell professor, it’s still as tasty as ever. Read this recipe from Platter Talk Food and Lifestyle Community and learn how to Barbecue Chicken on the grill.

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Grilled Split Chicken Breasts

Grilled bone in, skin on Split Chicken Breasts with just 5 easy steps! Juicy chicken with the crispy skin – the best summertime recipe. gas grill 2 bone in, skin on chicken breast halves2 tablespoons vegetable OR canola oil3 tablespoons your favorite dry bbq seasoning1/3 cup your favorite bbq sauce…

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Air Fryer

Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast

Use your favorite appliance to make this Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast! You’ll love how fast and simple this chicken recipe is!

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Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken

How to make bone-in chicken inside the air fryer. It’s coated with brown sugar and seasonings for incredible flavor.

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Marinade + Glaze

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6 Ingredient Mexican Chicken Marinade

This easy Mexican Chicken Marinade is only 6 ingredients, but it’s full of flavor and leaves your chicken tender and moist.

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Sticky Grilled Chicken with Peach Glaze

Juicy and tender sticky grilled chicken pieces are slathered with the best and most delicious peach glaze then, served with grilled peaches. Sweet, savory and a bit spicy. Great for cookouts and BBQs

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Baked Marinated Asian Chicken

Baked chicken marinated with Asian marinade – no-fuss and packed with so much flavor! You’ll never need another baked marinated chicken breast recipe again!

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Baked

Dutch Oven Chicken Breast

This juicy Dutch Oven Chicken Breast recipe is the perfect one pot dish that is ready in less than an hour. The skin is crispy and the meat is tender and moist. The white wine pan sauce takes these to the next level. I prefer to roast bone-in chicken breasts in the oven and sear…Read More

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Baked Split Chicken Breast

This easy to make recipe for baked split chicken breast is tender and juicy with just the right combination of garlic and herbs.

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Oven Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Oven Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken is so easy to make and packed with delicious lemon pepper flavor! These chicken thighs come out of the oven with a crispy outside and juicy center!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Breast

The perfect dinner recipe for two is my Sheet pan chicken breast with roasted buttery potatoes and carrots that’s ready in less than an hour!

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Roasted Cast Iron Chicken Breasts and Potatoes

These cast iron chicken breasts and potatoes features chicken breasts roasted with baby potatoes and topped with a rich pan sauce.

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Garlic Soy Roasted Chicken and Mushrooms

Succulent Garlic Soy Roasted Chicken and Mushrooms, anyone? So much flavor in just seven ingredients! Try this easy roast chicken recipe.

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Bone-in Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Gouda

Sheet pan dinner to the rescue with my bone-in stuffed chicken breast with spinach and Gouda cheese served with cumin potatoes. You’ll love this one!

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Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breasts

Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breasts – marinated in an herb & garlic yogurt sauce then slow roasted to juicy flavorful perfection!

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Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary

Who needs rotisserie chicken with these amazing, super simple Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary? I love to serve these Roasted Chicken Breasts with Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary for dinner but they’re also wonderful to have stashed in the fridge for sandwiches, salads, pizzas, wra…

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FAQS

Why use bone-in chicken breast?

The bone helps keep these breasts moist and tender because they help distribute heat evenly through the meat. The skin also seals in moisture and juiciness.