Lemon-Glazed Chicken with Herbed Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Glazed with lemon and herbs, paired with roasted broccoli and carrots for a bright, balanced dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon juice, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup, sliced carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Season 4 boneless chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Toss 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sliced carrots with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until tender.
3. Step 3: Mix 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp chopped thyme, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. After chicken and vegetables are done, drizzle sauce over chicken and serve with vegetables.