Heart-Healthy Oven-Baked Herb Chicken
Transform your dinner routine with this *Heart-Healthy Oven-Baked Herb Chicken*, the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition in one easy recipe. Featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty mixture of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and thyme, this dish is both vibrant and wholesome. Baked alongside juicy cherry tomatoes and served over a bed of lightly wilted baby spinach, this recipe is a delicious way to enjoy lean protein and a bounty of fresh ingredients. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a quick oven bake, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights or elegant, guilt-free entertaining. Packed with heart-healthy fats and rich in antioxidants, this meal is as good for your health as it is for your taste buds. Perfectly balanced, nutritious, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this dish is sure to become a household favorite. Keywords: heart-healthy chicken, oven-baked herb chicken, Mediterranean chicken recipe, healthy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, the juice of one lemon, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and chopped thyme. Stir well to create a marinade.
Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 10-15 minutes, or refrigerate for a longer marination period if desired.
While the chicken is marinating, slice the remaining lemon half into thin rounds to be placed on top of the chicken.
Once marinated, place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place a couple of lemon rounds on each chicken breast.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes around the chicken in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to reabsorb juices.
While the chicken rests, lightly wilt the baby spinach in a medium pan over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the chicken warm on a bed of wilted spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.9 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1791 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 222.6 g | 445% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2627 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
