Herb-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Succulent chicken breasts coated in a fragrant herb crust, served with caramelized potatoes and carrots for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Carrots
- 4 Potatoes
- 1 Zucchini
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 3: Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil over chicken breasts, then evenly coat with the herb mixture.
- Step 4: Toss 4 sliced carrots, 4 diced potatoes, and 1 diced zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then spread on a baking sheet. Place chicken breasts on top and roast for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender with golden edges.