Crispy Skin Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast

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A restaurant-quality chicken breast with golden, shatteringly crisp skin and a juicy interior, finished with a vibrant herb crust that elevates simple ingredients to perfection. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 36 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, fresh thyme 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: 16 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Place 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish; press each chicken breast into the flour, shaking off excess, then set aside on a wire rack for 10 minutes to dry the surface.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken breasts and cook without moving for 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
  4. Step 4: Flip chicken breasts, add 2 tbsp chopped thyme, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, and 1/2 thinly sliced lemon to the skillet; transfer to a preheated 400°F oven and roast for 12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the pan juices and remaining lemon slices.

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