Herb-Crusted Chicken with Orange and Bitter Greens

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Coated in a fragrant herb crust, served atop a vibrant salad that echoes Aperol's bittersweet citrus notes. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Chicken breasts, Olive oil, Fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp orange zest from the peeled orange.
  3. Step 3: Brush the herb mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), then rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: While chicken bakes, combine 4 cups bitter greens, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl; toss until greens are evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: Slice rested chicken and serve immediately with the bitter greens salad.

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