Mike and I took a short road trip this past weekend. This is the second time that we have done this (just the two of us); we get in the car, pick a direction, and start driving. We don’t have plans on where we will end up; we just drive and stop to see things that we think will be interesting.
It is so much fun and we see some pretty amazing things along the way. Mike was lucky enough as a kid to take road trips with his family; whereas I grew up on a dairy farm so we weren’t able to travel too much. When our kids were little we took them on a lot of road trips, but then we always had a destination planned. Mike’s love of road trips has really rubbed off on me; we plan on doing more of these trips as time allows.
So when we returned home I wanted something simple for dinner the night and something a little on the healthier side. It seems when we are traveling I like to indulge a little too much.
I found a very simple recipe for roasted chicken breast that sounded good, so I decided to go with that. There was no slicing or dicing in this recipe just mix some seasoning together and sprinkle over the chicken… pop it in the oven and bake until done. It was juicy and tender when it came out of the oven.
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast (Source: adapted from 101cookingfor two.com)
Ingredients:
3 large chicken breast with bone in and skin on
3 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and then spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Wash and pat dry the chicken with a paper towel.
4. Add all the seasoning to a small bowl and mix well.
5. Brush chicken with the olive oil on both sides.
6. Take your seasoning and sprinkle over the chicken, making sure that both sides are covered.
7. Place chicken in prepared pan, skin side up.
8. Place the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 or until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear
9. As always feel free to adjust the seasonings, I know that we do not all like the same seasoning or amount of seasonings.
Simple and delicious!
So easy and flavorful. I posted something similar to this but I cook it on the grill.
I LOVE road trips, Dawn! They are especially exciting when you just go with the road, lol…All things Route 66 are a personal favorite of mine.
What a wonderful way to explore and “date” too:) Your chicken is just perfect for a quick, we were on the road” dinner. Who can resist?
Thank you so much for sharing, Dawn…You know, it isn’t too late to join the Picnic Game. If you have a recipe on hand that begins with J, U, V or Y, post it for the picnic! Or, use one of the letters to “jazz” up the name! Just let me know Dawn. Thanks again, Louise
It’s fun taking those no-destination trips, isn’t it? We haven’t done one in ages, and need to again. Great recipe — I never get tired of chicken! Thanks so much.
Road trips are so much fun…love surprises, not knowing where you end up, just finding a casual and cute ‘bed and breakfast’ place to stay overnight is my favorite!
Your baked chicken breasts are fabulous, perfectly seasoned, and baked at the best temp. 425 degrees, which I always, but always use for chicken parts. As for whole chicken, I start out with this temp. for the first 25 min. then lower to 350 to finish baking for about another hour, according to a med. size whole chicken.
Cold chicken sandwiches are amazing with an extra leftover piece from your yummy chicken breast!