Description
A simple and flavorful baked chicken dish with lemon and garlic, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat chicken breasts with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a side salad.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy baked lemon garlic chicken, quick dinner recipe