Super Lemon Rosemary Chicken Recipe

This Super Lemon Rosemary Chicken recipe is a burst of bright, zesty flavor! If you love lemon, this is the dish for you. The juicy chicken breasts are perfectly complemented by fragrant rosemary and a touch of sweet honey, creating a low-fat, incredibly flavorful sauce. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's a quick and healthy weeknight meal the whole family will adore. #lemonchicken #rosemarychicken #lowfatrecipe #easyrecipe #weeknightdinner

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 245.1 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Lemon Rosemary Chicken

  • 2 chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking spray

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How to Make Super Lemon Rosemary Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season both sides of each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Lightly coat a 7x7 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  4. In the casserole dish, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  5. Place chicken breasts in the casserole dish. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried rosemary evenly over each breast.
  6. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the chicken breasts.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken breasts and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Serve immediately, spooning the pan juices over the chicken.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

50 g

Sugar

81g

Fat

10g

Carbs

11g

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