Herb-Infused Lemon Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

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Baked with a bright lemon-herb glaze and juicy cherry tomatoes. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, lemon, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 Mediterranean cuisine 285 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice 1 lemon into thin wedges and mince 3 garlic cloves. Chop 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.
Step 2: Pat chicken breasts dry, then rub with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
Step 3: Scatter 1 cup cherry tomatoes around chicken, then top with lemon wedges and 2 tablespoons fresh thyme. Bake for 22-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and tomatoes are blistered.