Genuine Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon-Garlic Butter

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Succulent chicken breasts coated in a fragrant herb crust, finished with a tangy lemon-garlic butter sauce that embodies culinary authenticity. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine 2 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1.5 tbsp chopped thyme, and 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the herb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet, then stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chicken stock. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour over chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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