Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 Tbs. butter (, at room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 4 bone-in chicken breasts (, about 3 lbs.)
  • 1 large lemon (, cut into 8 thin slices)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • In small bowl combine butter, garlic powder, kosher salt, thyme and cracked black pepper; reserve 2 tsp. butter mixture.
  • Arrange chicken on baking sheet with shallow sides. Gently loosen skin on chicken pieces and spread remaining butter mixture evenly under the skin of each chicken piece, top each with 2 lemon slices and cover with skin.
  • Melt reserved 2 teaspoons butter mixture and brush over tops of chicken skins.
  • Roast 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 165F and juices run clear.
  • Drizzle drippings over chicken and serve.