Best Ever Herb-Crusted Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Coated in a fragrant blend of herbs and breadcrumbs, baked to golden perfection for a dish that’s simply the best. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (1.5 lbs total, boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1, beaten egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Set up a breading station: place 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, beat 1 egg in a second dish, and mix 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a third.
Step 3: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shake off excess, dip in beaten egg, and press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and crust is golden and crisp, with edges slightly caramelized.