Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Herb-Roasted Potatoes
Tender chicken breasts coated in a bright lemon-herb glaze, served with potatoes roasted until golden and infused with fresh thyme.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 (zested and juiced) Lemon
- 2 tsp (packed) Fresh thyme
- 1 tsp (chopped) Fresh rosemary
- 1 lb (halved) Baby potatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1/2 cup Chicken stock
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 1 lb halved baby potatoes in a roasting pan, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Step 2: Pat 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp fresh rosemary, and 1/2 cup chicken stock. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken, and cook for 1 more minute to coat. Serve with roasted potatoes.