Herb-Crusted Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Garlic

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Coated in a golden herb crust and finished with a bright lemon-garlic sauce, capturing the simplicity of everyday American meals. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, boneless skinless, All-purpose flour, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 tbsp butter, then return chicken to the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce is bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce.

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