Easy Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breast
A quick and flavorful baked chicken recipe with lemon and herbs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour or overnight. Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 275mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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