Easy Turkish herb roasted chicken breasts with rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce. Healthy and ready in 45 minutes.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 25 minutesTotal time: 45 minutesServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Easy

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This dish combines fresh spring herbs with classic Turkish flavors: chicken breasts are rubbed with rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic, roasted until golden, and served with a cool, tangy mint yogurt sauce. It is fragrant, simple to make and ideal for a family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 200 g (7 oz) plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, turn to coat evenly and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until cooked through and golden on top.
  4. While the chicken roasts, make the sauce: stir together the yogurt, chopped mint and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Slice the chicken and serve with the mint yogurt sauce on the side.

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken overnight for the deepest flavor.
  • The mint yogurt sauce can be made ahead and chilled; it tastes even better cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 290 kcal per serving | Protein: 35 g | Carbs: 5 g | Fat: 14 g

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