Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. *

Step 2

Pat dry and season chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, coat the entire surface (including the backside) with oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast in the oven. Place the chicken (skin side up) on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake according to the baking times below, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Remove from the oven, tent with foil and rest for 5-10 minutes.

Step 4

Slice, Dice, Shred, and Serve! the whole chicken breast as is or slice, dice, or shred to your desired size to use in any one of your favorite chicken recipes.