Herb-Crusted Chicken with Capers

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Coated in a fragrant herb crust, topped with briny capers and lemon for a restaurant-quality meal. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free, dairy-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 260 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat 4 chicken breasts dry, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp chopped thyme, 1/2 lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Press mixture evenly over both sides of chicken breasts.
  3. Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high until hot. Sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken from oven, top with 1 tbsp capers and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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