Modernist Herb Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Elegant chicken breasts seared to perfection and topped with a vibrant herb oil, served on a minimalist plate for a modern dining experience. This chicken recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, olive oil, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 International cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless (6 oz each) chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, finely chop 1 tbsp fresh thyme and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, then mix with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice; drizzle over cooked chicken just before serving.