Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts

Garlic Roasted Chicken Breasts

adapted from Gourmet October 2007

This dish is very garlic forward. Make sure you and your loved one are both eating it or it could be a lonely evening.

Makes 4 servings                                                      1 WW Blue point / serving

3 large garlic cloves

1 tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. water

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. Mince and mash the garlic to a paste with 1/2 tsp. salt. Transfer to a small bowl.
3. Stir in the oregano, red pepper flakes, oil, water, 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper.
4. Cut a pocket horizontally into each chicken breast.
5. Spread 1/2 tsp. of garlic mixture into each pocket. Coat the chicken with the remaining garlic mixture.
6. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.

Enjoy!