Baked Lemon Chicken
A bright and zesty baked lemon chicken dish that bursts with flavor, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish, making sure they’re evenly spaced out.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Arrange fresh lemon slices on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for a couple of hours or overnight before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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