Herb-Crusted Lemon Herb Chicken with Wild Rice

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Baked with a fragrant herb crust, served over a savory wild rice pilaf infused with lemongrass and soy sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh parsley, fresh thyme 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: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tbsp thyme, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Press mixture onto both sides of 4 chicken breasts.
  3. Step 3: Place chicken on prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While chicken cooks, in a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup wild rice, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 tbsp grated lemongrass, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. Step 6: Fluff rice with a fork and serve alongside chicken. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges.

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