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Lazy Day Garlic and Lemon Chicken

With just 10 minutes of prep and a few pantry staples, this Garlic and Lemon Chicken is a fresh, healthy, and easy dinner solution for those lazy days when you just don't want to spend much time in the kitchen!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Lemon Sauce:
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper
For the Chicken:
  • 2 lemons
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts 6-8 ounces each
  • optional: fresh parsley thyme, oregano, and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the lemon sauce by placing all of the ingredients in a large jar with a lid and shaking vigorously until completely combined (alternatively, you can whisk in a bowl or quickly mix in a blender).
  2. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  3. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray. Pour about ¾ of the Lemon Sauce into the bottom of the dish, setting the remaining sauce aside for later. Place chicken breasts in the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and tuck lemon slices among the chicken.
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes (depending on the size of the chicken breasts). When the chicken is cooked through, allow the meat to rest for about 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  5. Drizzle chicken with reserved sauce and garnish with fresh herbs. This is delicious tossed with pasta, served over rice, or even topped on salad.

Notes

  • Cooking Just for Two? This is a very easy recipe to cut in half! Just use exactly half of all of the ingredients and bake the chicken in a small dish that comfortable holds just two chicken breasts. The rest of the cooking instructions are the same!
  • Want to Prep Ahead? I like to make the lemon sauce in advance. You can marinate the chicken in a large Ziploc bag with about 3/4 of the sauce for a few hours in the refrigerator. When it comes time to bake the dinner, just dump the chicken and marinade into the dish! Season with salt and pepper, add fresh lemon slices, and pop it in the oven as instructed.
  • Nutrition information for chicken and all of the pan sauce and reserved dressing. If you eat less sauce, the stats will change drastically.

Nutrition Information

Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 261mg (11%) Potassium 323mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 32.7mg (36%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Potassium 323mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 32.7mg 36%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.