Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus
Bone-in chicken breasts are roasted with a fragrant olive oil basting sauce infused with garlic, onion, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, black pepper, and a touch of hot pepper sauce. The herb mixture keeps the chicken juicy and tender while adding warm, aromatic flavor, making this a comforting choice for a family dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, prepare the basting sauce by combining olive oil, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- 3
Turn chicken breasts in the sauce to coat thoroughly. Place skin-side up in a shallow baking dish. Cover.
- 4
Roast chicken in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with pan drippings, for about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove to a warm platter; spoon pan juices over the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Calories 332.38 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 52.92 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 1.62 g 1%
- Total Fat 12.67 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.82 mg High 47%
- Sodium 127.22 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.24 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 27.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 10.12 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 332.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, Dried Rosemary, Dried Sage. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus healthy?
- Herbed Basted Chicken Breasts with Pan Jus has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 332.38 calories and 52.92 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 127.22 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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