Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
This Herb Roasted Chicken Breast serves up 51g protein and 277 calories per serving, making it one of the leanest protein sources for cutting phases. Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings, ideal for fitting into meal prep without extended cooking time. Use it as your go-to dinner anchor when you need to hit protein targets while staying in a calorie deficit.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Unsalted Butter(45g)
- •Garlic
- •Basil, Fresh(5g)
- •Thyme, Dried(5g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(5g)
- •½ tsp salt ($0.02)
- •½ Tsp Black Pepper (Freshly Cracked, $0.08)
Instructions
- 1Gather and prepare all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 275ºF. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to warm slightly as you prepare the butter herb mix (5 minutes or so).
- 2In a small bowl, stir together the butter, minced garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- 3Place the chicken on a cutting board and pat it dry on both sides with a clean paper towel. Smear the butter herb mixture over both sides of the chicken. Drying the meat will help the butter herb mixture stick. If the meat is too cold, it will form condensation as you rub the butter mixture over the surface and the butter will not stick.
- 4Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a casserole dish that is deep enough to fully contain the chicken. Cover tightly with foil, or with the dish's lid if there is one. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, basting once half way through.
- 5Ater 90 minutes, remove the foil, baste again, and adjust the oven's temperature to 425ºF. Bake the chicken at 425ºF for 20 minutes without the foil, or until the skin is deep golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should be 165ºF once fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- 6Slice the breasts or pull the meat from the bone. Reserve the juices from the bottom of the casserole dish for drizzling over top of the meat.
Nutrition — Per Serving
277
calories
51g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 1g
- Saturated fat
- 1.4g
- Sodium
- 104 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.7g
4 servings per batch · ~242g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Herb Roasted Chicken Breast have per serving?
Each serving delivers 51g of protein and 277 calories, making it an exceptionally lean protein source. The macros are 15g fat and 1g carbs per serving.
How long does Herb Roasted Chicken Breast take to prep?
Quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings in one batch on the stovetop, allowing efficient prep of 4 individual meals or lunch/dinner combos. You can batch multiple recipes to expand weekly coverage.
Is Herb Roasted Chicken Breast good for muscle gain?
At 51g protein and 277 calories per serving, this chicken breast is well-suited for muscle gain phases where high protein and controlled calories are prioritized. The minimal carbs make it stackable around workout nutrition without excess macro spillover.
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