Description
Ina Garten’s 3-Ingredient Baked Chicken is the ultimate effortless dinner — simple, juicy, and incredibly flavorful. With just olive oil, salt, and chicken, this timeless recipe proves that less truly is more in the kitchen.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels — this helps the skin crisp up.
3. Place chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Rub olive oil evenly over the chicken, coating all sides.
5. Season generously with kosher salt and a pinch of pepper if desired.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot with roasted vegetables, salad, or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, tuck fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) under the skin.
Use high-quality olive oil for the best results.
This recipe works beautifully with any cut of chicken — thighs, drumsticks, or even a whole bird.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg