When I first saw this recipe by Chef Julianna @ foodieonboard I knew this recipe would be good. I mean lavender, lemon and thyme – how fresh and summery! I tweaked her recipe just a little by using chicken breasts instead of thighs and adding more fresh thyme. This is absolutely delicious and is now a favorite. Give this recipe a try as you will not be disappointed 🙂
Chicken with Lavender, Lemon and Thyme
- chicken tenderloins for two
- 1 tbsp. dried lavender – I like to grind it up in my lavender grinder – do not use more as the lavender could be overpowering
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. dried or 2 tsp. fresh thyme – I added more fresh leaves, maybe 3 tsp. total
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lavender honey – you can use regular honey but of course the lavender honey does add more flavor
- juice and zest of a lemon
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the breasts in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Combine the rest of the ingredients and pour over the chicken. Bake for 30-40 minutes. I served roasted red, yellow and blue potatoes and as Julianna suggested some good bread for dipping into this wonderful sauce. I cooked the potatoes at the same time and temperature as the chicken so this dinner was very easy to prepare.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
My lavender plants are blooming for the second time, not as many flowers but still pretty especially alongside my calendulas. By the way, calendulas are a beautiful edible flower however they reseed like crazy and are very aggressive. There is a thyme plant at the end of the lavender but calendula have reseeded and are overwhelming the thyme. Decisions, decisions – I want the thyme plant and will let the calendulas bloom and then I will remove them.
My lavender in late spring/early summer – beautiful!!!
Beautiful garden and dish! Nice combination of flavors.
Thanks so much Johanne – I love to cook with my fresh herbs and thyme and lavender are definitely favorites 🙂
Your pictures are beautiful. I love the contrast of orange and purple. I have never cooked with lavender. Not sure about the essence of it in my food? I am a lover of thyme and chicken though.
You should give lavender a try Julie – this recipe is a perfect place to start. Usually, I use lavender in desserts but this savory dish is a keeper 🙂
I just may breakout in my savory herb routine and give this a try! Thanks Judi.
What a great combination of flavors. Looks so very tasty and I can imagine the fragrance… 🙂
The combination was great together and the sauce not only flavored the chicken but was good for dipping 🙂
oh sounds divine, thyme lemon and lavender – wow, must taste beautiful..
That is what I said – I mean how can you go wrong with these 3 flavors – a great recipe 🙂
you cannot 🙂 must get a free range chicken in and see how it comes out..
I love lavender and Ama-zing garden aunt Juju. …
Thanks Chitra – then I know you would enjoy this chicken recipe 🙂
That’s two ringing endorsements for lavender chicken! I wonder if my husband would be brave enough to try this with me? I may just have to make it and put it on his plate one evening to surprise him. 🙂
Just do not tell him Ngan 🙂 Unlike most herbs I am careful with lavender – just always use the amount specified and I like to grind lavender up so it is spread throughout the recipe – you cannot tell it is there or even taste it. It just enhances the flavor of the sauce!
Ahhh…you beat me to it [It’s at the top of my list of things to make]…though I’m glad to see another endorsement for this chicken! The flavors sounds simply delicious. Your version looks amazing, Judi, and fabulous photos, too!
Great minds think alike as they say – ha! ha! It is a good recipe and very simple – I am trying to use my herbs as much as possible as dishes definitely taste better. I will sure miss them this winter!
Hey Judi! I am so excited that you made this chicken recipe and that you liked it!! Every time I tell someone about it, they can’t get over the idea of the lavender, but I’m really glad that you did! I like your tweaks and I will try them the next time that I make this recipe, which will be really soon, as it seems that many friends have gifted me with lavender lately! 😀
I have been cooking with herbs a long time and I love the fresh flavor they give to recipes. Lavender, thyme and basil are big favorites. Thanks for sharing your recipe and by the way I ordered the book you mentioned and it is on its way. At first I thought it was a book by David Lebovitz which I have already 🙂
The picture of the chicken in the marinade has me salivating! And it’s not even cooked yet! Hehe!
Ha!Ha! This is a delicious way to serve chicken – love my fresh herbs 🙂
Beautiful photos. The lavender chicken looks delicious. I wouldn’t mind a bite!
Thank you Liz – some things just make a pretty picture. The chicken was delicious; lavender, lemon and thyme = yum 🙂
Sounds really lovely! I totally agree with you!