Bid for Chicken
Marinated in herbed olive oil and baked until golden, serving as the centerpiece of any dinner table like a prized auction lot. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, dried 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.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are golden brown.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with 1/4 cup lemon juice and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.
