Herb-Crusted Baked Chicken
Topped with a fragrant herb crust, baked to perfection with a lemon-herb glaze. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 pcs chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp, fresh or 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Step 3: Place chicken breasts on the baking sheet. Press the herb mixture into the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Step 4: Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top.
- Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the crust is golden and crispy.
- Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
