Garlic Herb Chicken, Roasted Beans (Printable)
Garlic-and-herb chicken breasts roasted with crisp green beans for an easy, gluten-free main in 45 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
→ For the Green Beans
11 - 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub garlic herb mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
04 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
05 - In a bowl, toss green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
06 - Spread green beans in a single layer on the opposite side of the baking sheet.
07 - Roast in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and green beans are tender and lightly caramelized.
08 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside roasted green beans.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chicken stays juicy, not dry, and every bite has a burst of real lemon and herbs – it feels like you cheated and made something fancy.
- This has become our go-to for last minute guests and weeknight wins because clean-up is truly easy (everything on one tray!).
02 -
- Don rush the oven preheat – starting cold ruins the sear and dries everything out.
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps juices inside and every bite tender (trust, don skip it).
03 -
- Marinate the chicken for two hours if you have time – it brings out a whole new level of flavor.
- Don overcrowd the pan so both beans and chicken roast properly and get that golden edge.