Description
Lemon garlic chicken is a quick, vibrant dish bursting with zesty flavors, perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe promises juicy chicken marinated in citrus and aromatic garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 juicy lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Add chicken breasts and coat well; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing; garnish with extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg