15 Bone In Chicken Recipes

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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!

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Air Fryer Bone-In Chicken Breasts

4.48 from 271 votes
Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts are coated in brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy dinner dish.
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piece of baked split chicken breast

Baked Split Chicken Breast

4.58 from 7 votes
This easy to make recipe for baked split chicken breast is tender and juicy with just the right combination of garlic and herbs.
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Air Fryer Chicharron de Pollo

Air fryer Chicharron de Pollo is packed with the flavors of Latin America and is super easy to make come dinner time.
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Crcok Pot Balsamic Chicken

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!
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Ranch Baked Chicken Breasts

This is definitely not your Momma's baked chicken! The homemade ranch-style dry rub imparts a zesty and tangy flavor.
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Crock Pot Chicken Pho

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.
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Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts are tender and juicy on the inside with deliciously crispy skin and an amazing mushroom filling.
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Herbed Chicken Breast with Carrot Pureed and Brown Butter

Brined for 30 minutes, smothered in herbs and then cooked with the skin on, this chicken breast is anything but dry and tasteless!
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Grilled Greek Chicken

Grilled Greek chicken is marinated in lemon and garlic for an easy and healthy dinner.
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Oven Baked Split Chicken Breast

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.
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Baked Bone-In Chicken Breast Recipe

Baked Bone-in Chicken breasts are amazingly juicy and succulent! If your chicken breasts always end up dry, you need to try this recipe!
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Baked Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken 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.
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Braised Chicken and Caramelized Vegetables

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.
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Roasted Chicken Breast with Butternut Squash

A one-pan meal of simple oven roasted bone-in chicken breasts served with Parmesan Butternut Squash is sure to please the whole family.
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Baked Chicken Breast

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!
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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

Does bone-in chicken breast take longer to cook than boneless?

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.

Is bone-in chicken breast better than boneless?

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.

Is bone-in chicken more flavorful?

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.

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10 Comments

  1. Swathi says:

    This bone in chicken breast looks delicious. My hubby likes chicken with bones.

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  2. Glenda says:

    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!

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  3. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    That was delicious! Thanks for the recipe

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  4. Paula says:

    5 stars
    so juciy! We loved the flavors

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  5. Chris Davis says:

    Looking forward to making this tonight in the airfryer

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  6. Annabelle-_- says:

    Why can I not share?
    By the way it was soooo delicious!!

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    1. Samantha says:

      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!

    2. Amy says:

      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!

    3. Samantha says:

      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!

    4. Samantha says:

      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.