Easy Baked Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
156 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Baked Lemon Chicken
Description
Easy Baked Lemon Chicken starts by browning boneless, skinless chicken breasts in butter on the stove to develop a golden exterior. A sauce combining fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, honey, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper is whisked together and poured over the partially cooked chicken. The dish then bakes at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on chicken size, with occasional spooning of sauce over the pieces to keep them moist and flavorful. The baking finishes cooking the chicken through, infusing it with the tangy, slightly sweet, and herbaceous sauce. Fresh rosemary and lemon slices may be added as garnish to further enhance flavor and presentation.
The result is tender chicken breasts with a buttery lemon glaze coating, a harmonious balance of acidity from lemon, subtle sweetness from honey, and aromatic notes from garlic and Italian herbs. This straightforward recipe suits a variety of meals and pairs well with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice.
The notes mention this method also works well with boneless chicken thighs, preferably medium size, with skin-on pieces browned briefly before baking.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt I used 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- black pepper I used 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, to taste
- rosemary fresh; optional for garnish; lemon sliced
- lemon fresh; optional for garnish; lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet or large casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side just until browned. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, honey, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over chicken. Bake 20-30 minutes (closer to 20 for smaller chicken breasts, closer to 30 for larger) until chicken is cooked through. Every 5-10 minutes spoon the sauce from the pan over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and lemon slices if desired and serve.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with medium boneless chicken thighs; if using skin-on thighs, brown 1-2 minutes per side before baking.
- Adjust baking time closer to 20 minutes for smaller chicken breasts and closer to 30 minutes for larger pieces to ensure thorough cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 61IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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