You’ve finally found the list of bone in chicken breast recipes you’ve been looking for. I’m talking about fall-off-the-bone chicken dinners you’ll make again and again.
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Juicy and Flavorful Bone In Chicken Recipes
There are the best bone in chicken breast recipes you will find on the Internet.
I’ve hand-selected more than 2 weeks’ worth of chicken dinners that are easy to make. You’ll never make a boring meal again!
Each recipe is full of flavor and results in juicy and tender bone in chicken breasts. From set-it-and-forget-it crock pot meals to crispy, oven-baked breasts, this list has a little something for everyone.
What is Bone In Chicken Breast?
A bone-in chicken breast is just what it sounds like! It’s a chicken breast that still has the rib bone attached.
While it’s just called a bone-in chicken breast, most places will sell these chickens as split chicken breasts as a full chicken breast contains two combined breasts.
So the two are just basically split in half and sold in the stores.
They’re typically sold with the skin on which makes them nice and crispy when baked, roasted, grilled, or air fried!
Here are the top 15 bone-in chicken breast recipes you can make!
15 Bone In Chicken Breast Recipes you are sure to love
15 ways to make the best split chicken breast recipes for dinner.
Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts are coated in brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy dinner dish.
This easy to make recipe for baked split chicken breast is tender and juicy with just the right combination of garlic and herbs.
Air fryer Chicharron de Pollo is packed with the flavors of Latin America and is super easy to make come dinner time.
How can you beat a dish that takes just a few ingredients, only 5 minutes of prep time, and a Crock Pot! That's all you need for this delicious and easy Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken recipe!
This is definitely not your Momma's baked chicken! The homemade ranch-style dry rub imparts a zesty and tangy flavor.
Homemade Chicken Pho is easier to make at home than you think. Loaded with the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, star-anise, and fish sauce, it comes pretty close to the restaurant version.
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts are tender and juicy on the inside with deliciously crispy skin and an amazing mushroom filling.
Brined for 30 minutes, smothered in herbs and then cooked with the skin on, this chicken breast is anything but dry and tasteless!
Grilled Greek chicken is marinated in lemon and garlic for an easy and healthy dinner.
Use a cast iron pan to oven-roast bone-in chicken breasts. The result is super crispy skin, but a wonderfully juicy interior. Pair with a simple salad for a simple dinner.
Baked Bone-in Chicken breasts are amazingly juicy and succulent! If your chicken breasts always end up dry, you need to try this recipe!
Ranch Chicken needs just 4 ingredients and only 10 minutes of prep time! The whole family will love this cheesy and bacon filled dinner.
This braised bone-in chicken breast recipe is so nourishing and comforting. Throw in your favorite vegetables into the pan and you’ve got an intensely flavorful meal.
A one-pan meal of simple oven roasted bone-in chicken breasts served with Parmesan Butternut Squash is sure to please the whole family.
Spice up your dinner routine with this insanely flavorful baked chicken recipe. Make it your own by using your favorite herbs and spices to create a unique dry rub!
How to store Chicken Breast with Bone
Raw split chicken breasts can be stored in the freezer separated and sealed in either a freezer Ziploc bag, aluminum foil, or plastic to avoid freezer burn and should be used within 9 months for freshness.
After being cooked, the bone-in chicken breasts will last 3 to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
FAQs for How to Cook Bone In Chicken Breast
Yes, bone in chicken breasts take about 5 more minutes to cook compared to boneless chicken breasts.
However, the extra time needed will vary depending on how you cook your bone in chicken – oven, slow cooker, air fryer, etc.
I recommend using a meat thermometer and pulling the chicken out when the meat closest to the bone hits 165 degrees for the juiciest chicken.
Bone in chicken breasts hold in more flavor and juiciness with the help of the bone compared to boneless chicken breast. It results in a more tender and moist chicken, while the skin adds extra flavor and texture.
However, boneless chicken breast is the way to go when looking for the leaner of the two.
Yes, bone in chicken comes out tender, juicy, and with more flavor than boneless chicken.
The bone in cut has a deep, savory flavor thanks to the bone, bone marrow, and skin included during cooking.
These tasty bits add flavor-enhancing fats and other nutrients that you don’t get with boneless cuts.
15 Easy Chicken Breast with Bone Recipes
Ingredients
- 2 bone-in chicken breasts I used split chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 370 degrees.
- Remove the chicken from its packaging and set it aside.
- Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Baste the oil on both sides of the chicken and coat them with the brown sugar mixture.
- Place the split chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for about 25 to 30
minutes, flipping the chicken at about 10 minutes left. Cook until the thickest part reaches 165 degrees F. Thicker or larger chicken breasts may take a few minutes longer. - Remove the chicken from the air fryer and enjoy!
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
This bone in chicken breast looks delicious. My hubby likes chicken with bones.
Bone in chicken breasts are still my favorite for recipes where the chicken will be cooking longer and for stewing. They give so much more flavor to a dish. I love the idea of using the air fryer to fry it. That’s something I haven’t tried yet. Thanks so much for the recipes!
That was delicious! Thanks for the recipe
so juciy! We loved the flavors
Looking forward to making this tonight in the airfryer
Why can I not share?
By the way it was soooo delicious!!
Hi Annabelle, I am not sure what you are referring to, but you can share this post by using one of the social buttons on the top of the page. Enjoy!
I am actually commenting on the sharing comment. Samantha, I just want to let you kindly know that your Pinterest share button is not working properly. It is saying there is something wrong with the URL. This looks delicious, and I plan on making it tonight. Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Amy, can you please let me know what you are seeing? I am able to click on the Pin button at the top and on the photos and it brings up the share option. Make sure you’re logged in and it will let you save to your boards!
Hi Amy, I did just run across that error myself. I am having some issues with Pinterest I am trying to figure out and hope to have it all resolved soon.