Baked Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Baked Lemon Chicken Breast recipe! Forget bland lemon pepper seasoning – this recipe delivers a burst of fresh lemon flavor and juicy, tender chicken that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for a crowd, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and yields incredibly flavorful results. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 218.8 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Lemon Chicken Breast

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How to Make Baked Lemon Chicken Breast

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and pat dry 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon mixture evenly over them, ensuring each breast is coated.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

5g

Carbs

1g