The Best Easy Baked Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marinating Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best Easy Baked Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipe
Description
The chicken breasts are marinated in a mixture combining olive oil, peeled or unpeeled garlic cloves, freshly sliced lemon rounds, lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian herbs, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. This marinade combines acidic lemon and savory garlic flavors, which infuse the chicken before baking. Marinating time ranges from 30 minutes to overnight, allowing the meat to absorb the aromatic elements.
Chicken is baked at a relatively high temperature of 400°F, or optionally 350°F with additional baking time, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Flipping occasionally during baking promotes even cooking and browning on all sides. After baking, letting the chicken rest tented for 10 minutes lets juices redistribute, resulting in tender and moist chicken breasts. The lemon slices also roast alongside, imparting additional aroma and flavor.
This straightforward recipe suits meal prep or weeknight dinners where simply seasoned, baked chicken breasts are needed. The garlic and lemon combination offers fresh, savory notes highlighting the natural chicken flavor without complexity.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast rib meat and extra fat removed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6-8 cloves garlic with or without peel
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 lemon sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt Celtic variety
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a bowl or plastic bag, covering chicken in marinade.
- Let sit at least 30 minutes, up to overnight (skip marinating if using frozen chicken breasts.)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. (Also can bake at 350, for 5-8 minutes longer)
- Add chicken and part of marinade to baking dish that has been lightly greased with a nonstick cooking spray, or lined with foil.
- Bake, flipping occasionally, until chicken reaches 160 degrees at the thickest part when using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from oven and lest rest 10 minutes before cutting.
- Discard marinade/cooking liquid.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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