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Garlic-Herb Baked Chicken Breast

"Lean, high-protein, low-sodium. The workhorse recipe you'll make on repeat."

🕐 Prep: 10 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
🫀 Heart-Healthy❤️ Blood Pressure🩸 Diabetes-Friendly

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💊 Medication & Food Interaction Notes
Based on our database of 175+ food-drug interactions. These are general awareness notes — not medical advice. Always confirm with your pharmacist.
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Turmeric / Ginger (anti-inflammatory)
Culinary amounts of turmeric and ginger are generally safe. However, if you take blood thinners (warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto) or antiplatelet drugs (clopidogrel, aspirin), large amounts may add mild blood-thinning effects. Keep portions moderate.
Medications that may be affected:
Warfarin (Coumadin)Apixaban (Eliquis)Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)Clopidogrel (Plavix)Aspirin (low-dose)
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🛒 Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp rosemary, chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (reduce or omit for hypertension)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  3. Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Coat chicken with herb-garlic mixture.
  5. Bake 22–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

🥗 Nutrition Highlights

✓ 35g protein per serving✓ Low in saturated fat✓ No added sugar✓ Sodium can be minimized

🩺 Why This Recipe Works for Your Conditions

🫀 Heart-Healthy

Lean protein with minimal saturated fat. Garlic has modest blood pressure-lowering properties.

❤️ Blood Pressure

Easily made very low-sodium. Garlic contains allicin, which has mild vasodilatory (blood vessel-relaxing) effects.

🩸 Diabetes-Friendly

High-protein, very low-carb — minimal blood sugar impact.

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