Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large, boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, zested and juiced lemon

Tender chicken breasts coated in a fragrant herb crust, baked until golden and juicy with a bright lemon finish.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 large, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2: In a shallow dish, mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 4: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet, then add lemon zest and juice to the pan drippings. Simmer for 1 minute to reduce slightly, then spoon over chicken before serving.