4.8 from 72 votes
Easy Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breast
This easy chicken dish is the perfect light and fresh weeknight meal. And our lemon herb marinade gives you the most juicy chicken every time!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Seal the bag and shake it a bit so that all the chicken gets covered.
- Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13 pan. Discard any remaining marinade. Place 1 large lemon of slices on top.
- Cook chicken for 18-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve hot. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional).
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Notes
- If you want to add a little color to your chicken breast, once they are done baking, switch the setting on your oven to broil. Allow the chicken to broil for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken breast
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
279mg
(12%)
Potassium
511mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
202IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.