Herb-Crusted Rosemary Chicken
Glazed with a rosemary-infused honey glaze, topped with a crisp herb crust for a flavorful, aromatic dish. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh rosemary, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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.
Ingredients
- 4, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, then press 1 tbsp chopped rosemary and 2 cloves minced garlic into each pocket. Brush the honey glaze over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.
- Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F) and the glaze has caramelized, then top with additional rosemary and lemon zest before serving.
