Best Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts
Baked with bright lemon and fresh herbs—always the top choice for simple, flavorful weeknight dinners. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon 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.
Ingredients
- 4, boneless and skinless (6 oz each) chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1, zested and juiced lemon
- 2 tbsp, chopped rosemary
- 1 tbsp, chopped thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 3: Remove skillet from heat, stir in 1 lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 2 minced garlic cloves, then return to oven.
- Step 4: Bake for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then rest 5 minutes before serving.
