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Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast

Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast is a flavorful main course where chicken is marinated with a mixture of chopped fresh herbs, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Recipe Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 15 minutes
  • Cooking 45 minutes
  • Servings for Serves 4

The Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast is a delicious and flavorful meat dish that remains light. Very easy to prepare, this Herb-Flavored Chicken features chicken breast enhanced by a marinade made with Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Chives, Rosemary, Sage, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Plain Yogurt.

The yogurt is a key ingredient that makes this Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast incredibly tender, perfect for both adults and children! Moreover, this Herb and Lemon Chicken Breast is ideal for those following a diet as it contains very few calories while being packed with flavor!

This Baked Herb Chicken Breast is a healthy and tasty alternative to traditional chicken recipes. The combination of Mediterranean herbs creates a fragrant crust that seals in all the juices, ensuring a moist and tender result.

Ingredients for Serves 4

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  1. To prepare the Herbed Chicken Breast, start by washing and drying the parsley, oregano, thyme, chives, rosemary, and sage.
  2. Remove the stems and keep only the leaves from the parsley, oregano, thyme, and rosemary.
  3. Finely chop all the herbs and divide them into two equal portions. Transfer one half to a large bowl.
  4. Peel 3 of the garlic cloves, mince them and add them to the bowl with the chopped herbs.
  5. Add the yogurt to the bowl, pour in a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, season with a generous pinch of salt, squeeze one of the two lemons, and mix well to combine.
  6. Place the chicken breast in a zip-lock freezer bag, add the yogurt mixture, and seal the bag while removing as much air as possible.
  7. Massage the chicken so that the marinade is evenly distributed to flavor the meat and let it rest for about 30 minutes, making sure to massage occasionally.
  8. After this time, remove the chicken breast from the bag, drain it carefully and place it in a baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining half of the herbs, add the remaining garlic cloves, evenly distribute the slices of the other lemon, and drizzle with olive oil.
  10. Pour in the white wine, add a pinch of salt, and cook in a preheated conventional oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 40-45 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  11. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, slice it, and serve your Herbed Chicken Breast! Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you enjoy spicy food, you can add a pinch of chili powder to the aromatic herb mixture. You can apply this herb coating technique to any chicken cut, from drumsticks to wings, adjusting cooking times accordingly.

Tips

To check if the chicken is perfectly cooked, pierce it with a skewer: if pink liquid comes out, it’s not cooked; if clear liquid comes out or no liquid at all, the chicken is done. For food safety, you can also use a meat thermometer – the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

Storage

The Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast is best served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. When reheating, make sure to do so thoroughly to maintain food safety.

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