Baked Herb-Crusted Chicken with Garlic Dijon Sauce

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Tender baked chicken breasts coated with a fresh herb crust and served with a tangy garlic Dijon sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh parsley, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 1 tsp lemon zest until combined.
  3. Step 3: Brush each chicken breast evenly with 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, then press the herb and breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated side to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts crust-side down and sear for 3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Flip the chicken breasts and transfer the skillet into the preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the crust is crisp.
  6. Step 6: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 3 minced garlic cloves with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt to make a quick garlic Dijon sauce.
  7. Step 7: Remove chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with the garlic Dijon sauce drizzled on top.

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