Description
This Easy Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Gold Potatoes is a foolproof one-pan meal that delivers juicy protein and buttery, crisp potatoes every time. Infused with fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme, it is a healthy, high-protein dinner that feels sophisticated but requires very little cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (approx. 4 large) boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the potatoes clean (leave skins on) and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Season the Components: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly until every piece is coated in the herb rub.
- Arrange on the Pan: Spread the potatoes in a single layer around the edges of a large rimmed baking sheet. Nestle the chicken breasts in the center of the pan. Tuck lemon wedges among the potatoes.
- Roast to Perfection: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Always pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure a golden crust rather than steaming. For even cooking, ensure potato chunks are uniform in size. If you prefer a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the herb oil blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg