Lemon-Herb Crusted Chicken with Maple-Glazed Carrots

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

Coated in a zesty lemon-herb crust, served with caramelized maple-glazed carrots for a balanced, flavorful dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, lemon, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, skinless chicken breasts
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch coins carrots
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, mix 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried thyme, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; coat both sides of chicken with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then press into the spice mixture.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: While chicken bakes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb sliced carrots, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 5 minutes, then add 1 tbsp pure maple syrup and 1 tbsp butter; toss until carrots are tender and glaze is glossy and caramelized, about 5 more minutes.