Zesty Lemon-Thyme Chicken
A delicious recipe for Zesty Lemon-Thyme Chicken featuring juicy chicken breasts and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Split Chicken Breasts Boneless thighs provide extra juiciness.
- 1 large Lemon Zested and juiced; lime can be a suitable substitute.
- 1 tablespoon Thyme Leaves Italian seasoning works if thyme isn’t available.
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Essential for seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper Essential for seasoning.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used for a higher smoke point.
For the Vegetables
- 8 small Radishes Can use asparagus or bell peppers instead.
- 4 small Thin Carrots Regular carrots can be sliced thinly.
- 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Green beans serve as a good alternative.
Instructions
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the split chicken breasts generously with kosher salt, pepper, lemon zest, and thyme leaves.
- Brown the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat with olive oil, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add the radishes, carrots, and snap peas to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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