Savory Garlic Herb Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken marinated in fresh garlic and herbs, baked or grilled to golden perfection for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

→ Marinade

02 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh parsley, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until a uniform paste forms.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a grill to medium-high temperature.
04 - Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any excess. For oven method: place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For grill method: grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through with a golden char.
05 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The herb marinade works its way into every bite, and you can prep it in the time it takes to scroll through your phone.
  • It doubles effortlessly for company, and nobody guesses it took almost no effort.
  • The leftovers, if there are any, make an incredible next day sandwich with mayo and lettuce.
02 -
  • Skip the resting step and your chicken will bleed juice all over the plate, leaving each bite drier than it deserves to be.
  • If you substitute dried herbs, use one teaspoon dried for every tablespoon of fresh, and rub them between your palms before adding to wake up the flavor.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in the morning before work and it will be deeply flavored by the time you get home, with zero extra effort at dinner time.
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks more evenly from edge to center.

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