Description
Spring Garlic Herb Chicken is a delightful dish that captures the essence of spring with its fresh herbs and roasted garlic. This easy-to-make recipe showcases tender chicken breasts, perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this flavorful chicken is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and olive oil until well combined.
- Spread the herb-garlic mixture evenly over each chicken breast and drizzle lemon juice on top.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour chicken broth around it. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg