Best Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken

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Coated in a fragrant herb crust and pan-seared to golden perfection, this is the best chicken dish for a weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, dried parsley 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: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere, and shake off excess.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Step 5: Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (use a meat thermometer).
  6. Step 6: Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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