Ingredients
• 4 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp dried dill
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
Healthier “Ranch” Sauce:
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
• Optional: 1 tbsp nutritional yeast for cheesy depth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment.
- Pat chicken dry. Rub with olive oil, then evenly coat with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange chicken in dish. Bake 18–22 min (until internal temp reaches 165°F).
- Meanwhile, whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Taste—adjust herbs or lemon to preference.
- Remove chicken from oven. Spoon or drizzle ranch sauce generously over hot chicken (reserve half for dipping or salads!).
- Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with extra fresh herbs and serve with roasted veggies or a crisp salad.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Total Time: 30 min | Servings: 4
Calories: 290 | Net Carbs: 3g | Fats: 14g | Protein: 38g