Description
A zesty and flavorful lemon chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon mixture for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: lemon chicken recipes, easy lemon chicken, baked lemon chicken, lemon garlic chicken