Garlic Herb Chicken with Broccolini (Printable)
Juicy garlic-herb chicken roasted with lemony broccolini — a light, gluten-free low-carb main.
# List of ingredients:
→ Chicken Preparation
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Roasted Broccolini
11 - 1 pound broccolini, trimmed
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry and arrange in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken and turn each piece to coat evenly. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
04 - On the prepared baking sheet, toss broccolini with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired, ensuring even coating.
05 - Place marinated chicken breasts beside broccolini on the baking sheet. Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and broccolini is tender and slightly crisp.
06 - Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven. Slice and serve warm with roasted broccolini.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade comes together so fast you'll feel like you're breaking the rules of weeknight dinners.
- Roasting the chicken and broccolini side by side means you're rewarded with fewer dishes and more flavor.
02 -
- If you rush the marinating step the flavor wont sink in fully—I tried that once and regretted it.
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing really does make it juicier and easier to cut cleanly.
03 -
- If your broccolini stems are thick split them in half for even roasting.
- A digital thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking chicken—aim for 165F.