Succulent Herb-Crusted Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Roasted Vegetables:

- 2 large carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:

- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). PT15M
15 minutes

2. Prepare the Herb-Crusted Chicken:

- In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, rosemary, thyme, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the Dijon mustard mixture.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Press each chicken breast into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a thorough, even coating.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken. PT10M
10 minutes

3. Prepare the Vegetables:

- In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
- Spread the vegetables evenly on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. PT10M
10 minutes

4. Baking:

- Place both baking sheets in the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, and vegetables are tender and caramelized. PT25M
25 minutes

5. Final Touches:

- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to ensure juiciness.
- Arrange chicken and roasted vegetables on a serving platter for a visually appealing presentation. PT5M
5 minutes

Total Time

PT1H5M
1 hour 5 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1760

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