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Sliced baked lemon chicken served with rice, broccoli, and lemon wedges.

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken is packed with the goodness of lemon, garlic, and herbs, delivering a juicy and tender dish every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ensure they're of even thickness
  • 2 teaspoons paprika adds color and mild flavor
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest + juice plus additional lemon slices for topping
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika (optional).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Place 1-2 lemon slices on top of each chicken breast.
  5. Bake the chicken for 25-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 49gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 175mgSodium: 936mgPotassium: 932mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1001IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This lemony chicken pairs beautifully with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes. It’s a simple yet flavorful meal that the whole family will love.

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