Whole30 Garlic Chicken

Elevate your dinner game with this Whole30 Garlic Chicken, a perfectly balanced dish that's flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a zesty, aromatic garlic and lemon sauce, enhanced with fresh thyme and rosemary for a fragrant twist. This one-skillet recipe is oven-finished to ensure the chicken stays tender and soaks up every drop of the savory, Whole30-compliant broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick, wholesome option perfect for weeknight meals or meal prepping. Serve this garlic-infused delight with your favorite compliant sides for a satisfying, guilt-free feast that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole lemon slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 8

Add lemon juice, fresh thyme, and rosemary to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Step 9

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them in the sauce.

Step 10

Place lemon slices on top of the chicken breasts.

Step 11

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

Step 12

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 13

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Serve the garlic chicken with a spoonful of the sauce from the skillet, alongside your favorite Whole30 compliant sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1080.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1471.7

Total Fat 53.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 591.6mg	0%
Sodium 3451.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 219.8g	0%

Vitamin D 34.8IU	0%
Calcium 147.0mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2028.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.9%

Protein: 61.6%

Carbs: 4.4%