Description
A delicious baked chicken breast recipe featuring vibrant lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and top with lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Rest the chicken for a few minutes after cooking to ensure juiciness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken breast, baked chicken, easy chicken dinner, lemon chicken