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Description
This recipe delivers incredibly juicy and flavorful baked chicken breasts infused with garlic and herbs. It’s a simple, healthy, and versatile dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the olive oil and herb mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute other herbs like parsley or oregano.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before baking.
- This recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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