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Food Prep - Herb Roasted Chicken Breast

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

30-34 minutes

Serves:

4 servings

Level:

EASY

Having a convenient meal prep staple that’s high in protein and minerals—and packed with gut, immune, and brain-boosting nutrients from the herb combination—is a game changer!

Try this instead of your supermarket roast chicken, processed cold cuts or takeout lunch/dinner - your body (and wallet) will thank you for it.  

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (organic, or a local farm recommended)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

  • 1 tsp each of lemon zest (optional, depending on histamine tolerance)

  • Ground sea salt and black pepper


I use THESE dried herbs.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with non-bleached parchment paper.

  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, parsley, oregano, rosemary, lemon zest.

  3. Drizzle on (generously) the olive oil. Toss chicken to ensure it is well coated.

  4. Roast: Place on the baking tray and bake for 15-17 minutes per side.

  5. Rest: Remove from the oven, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing or shredding.


Serving Ideas:
  • Toss into a salad of seasonal veggies, with goats fetta and a homemade olive oil dressing.

  • Serve with roasted veggies and bitter rocket.

  • Add to tinned lentils with a mix of seasonal veggies and fresh herbs for a high proteinlunch or dinner "bowl".

  • Pair with a pesto, veggies and avocado in a sandwich or wrap.


Mix it up.
  • This can be made using any combination of herbs and spices.

  • Another firm favourite in my household currently- is fresh coriander, ground coriander seeds and grated ginger.

About the Recipe

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