Authentic D-45 Herb-Crusted Chicken
A tender chicken breast dish inspired by the 'Authentic' jersey line, featuring a crispy herb crust and lemon-herb pan sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness between parchment paper. Mix 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Step 2: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Step 4: Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 cup chicken stock to the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp remaining butter and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to coat, turning once.








