One Pan Baked Lemon Chicken and Artichokes
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
231 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Pan Baked Lemon Chicken and Artichokes
Description
This recipe starts by placing chicken pieces and artichoke hearts evenly spread on a greased baking sheet. They are seasoned lightly with salt and pepper. A sauce is whisked together from melted butter, fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to provide a balanced tangy and savory coating.
The sauce is poured over the chicken and artichokes before baking in the oven at 400 degrees until the chicken reaches doneness, typically 20 to 30 minutes. The recipe suggests spooning the pan sauce over the chicken and artichokes halfway through baking and again at the end to enhance moisture and flavor.
The finished dish offers tender, juicy chicken with a bright lemon aroma, complemented by soft artichokes that have absorbed the buttery sauce. It can be served simply or garnished with fresh herbs like thyme or oregano.
Adding crushed red pepper flakes is an option for those who prefer a bit of heat.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast OR 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup artichoke hearts quartered
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup butter melted
- lemon 3-4 tablespoons, juice of 1
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a large baking sheet. Spread chicken and artichokes out on the baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together butter, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Pour sauce over chicken and artichokes.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, spooning sauce from pan over the chicken and artichokes half way through and again at the end. Garnish with fresh thyme or oregano and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 652mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 482mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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