Herb-Crusted Chicken with Spring Greens Salad

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Coated in a lemon-herb crust, served over a refreshing salad of baby greens, strawberries, and toasted almonds. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, thyme, rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 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 both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon), 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Press this mixture firmly onto the top of each chicken breast.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and crust is golden brown.
  4. Step 4: While chicken bakes, toss 5 oz baby spring greens, 1 cup sliced strawberries, and 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds in 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette until evenly coated.
  5. Step 5: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve over the spring greens salad.

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