Garlic Herb Chicken with Broccolini (Printable)
Herb-marinated chicken roasted with crisp broccolini for a flavorful gluten-free, low-carb dinner in 40 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ For the Roasted Broccolini
11 - 1 pound broccolini, trimmed
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, blend olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Place in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Add the herb marinade, ensuring all surfaces are coated. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
04 - Arrange the marinated chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Place the trimmed broccolini on the other side of the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to evenly coat.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the broccolini is tender and slightly charred.
07 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately with roasted broccolini.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken stays impossibly juicy while developing a gorgeous golden crust
- Everything roasts on one sheet pan which means minimal cleanup
- Fresh herbs transform something simple into company worthy dinner
02 -
- Dont skip resting the chicken even for 5 minutes or it will lose all its moisture when you cut into it
- Crowding the baking sheet traps steam and prevents that gorgeous roasting action
03 -
- Double the herb paste and save half in the fridge for roasted vegetables the next day
- Grate some Parmesan over the broccolini during the last 3 minutes of roasting