Description
Make this Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Bake for a simple, flavorful family dinner. It brings that warm, home-cooked feeling without needing complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 Lemon, sliced thinly (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish. Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken, turning to coat well.
- Arrange the thin lemon slices on top of each chicken breast.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- Remove from the oven. Let it rest for five minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before you serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the lemon herb mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- If you want a little crisp on top, briefly place the dish under the broiler for the last minute, watching closely.
- This pairs well with roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg