Baked Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Herb-Infused Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts baked with lemon and rosemary, accompanied by golden potatoes roasted with fresh herbs for a balanced, aromatic dinner.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 (about 1.5 lbs total), boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 lbs, halved baby potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, then top with 1 lemon slice, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Rub seasonings into chicken.
- Step 2: Arrange 2 lbs halved baby potatoes around chicken on baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp dried thyme, then toss to coat.
- Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and potatoes are golden and tender.
- Step 4: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 1/4 cup fresh parsley before serving.