Jersey-Style Chicken Breast with Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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Juicy chicken breasts baked with a herb butter sauce featuring fresh thyme and lemon zest, inspired by New Jersey culinary traditions. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, unsalted butter, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons, softened unsalted butter
1 tablespoon, finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Step 2: In a bowl, mix 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon chopped thyme, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon sea salt until smooth.
Step 3: Rub butter mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
Step 4: Place chicken in a baking dish, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices, then garnish with extra thyme.