πŸ— High-Protein Oven-Baked Herb Chicken

πŸ₯£ Ingredients:

For the chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

For the veggies:

  • 300g baby potatoes (halved)
  • 200g green beans (trimmed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven
    Set to 200Β°C (400Β°F).
  2. Season chicken
    In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
    Coat the chicken well and let it sit for 10–15 minutes (optional but better flavor).
  3. Prep potatoes
    Toss baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Start baking potatoes first
    Spread potatoes on a tray and bake for 15 minutes (they take longer than chicken).
  5. Add chicken & beans
    • Remove tray from oven
    • Add chicken breasts
    • Add green beans (lightly tossed in oil + seasoning)
  6. Bake everything together
    Return to oven for 20–25 minutes, until:
    • Chicken is fully cooked (juicy inside)
    • Potatoes are golden and crispy
  7. Optional finishing touch
    Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra golden color πŸ”₯

🍽️ Serving:

  • Slice chicken and serve with roasted potatoes & green beans
  • Drizzle leftover pan juices on top for extra flavor

πŸ’ͺ Nutrition (approx per serving):

  • Protein: 35–45g
  • Low in processed carbs
  • Balanced with fiber + healthy fats

πŸ”₯ Tips:

  • Pound chicken slightly for even cooking
  • Add chili flakes if you like heat 🌢️
  • You can swap green beans with broccoli or carrots

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