Herb-Crusted Lemon Garlic Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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Baked with a zesty lemon-herb crust, served with a side of creamy garlic mashed potatoes. This French-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 35 min Serves 4 French cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pcs (6 oz each) chicken breasts
1 medium, zested and juiced lemon
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup (store-bought or homemade) mashed potatoes
2 tbsp, softened butter
1 clove, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp thyme, and 1 tbsp rosemary. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then press the herb mixture into the chicken.
Step 2: Place chicken on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden.
Step 3: While chicken roasts, melt 2 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook until fragrant, then stir in 1 cup mashed potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.