Lemon Garlic Chicken
A flavorful and quick dish combining the zesty taste of lemon and the aromatic charm of garlic, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Flavorful Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the zesty lemon garlic mixture over them.
- Bake to Perfection: Slide your baking dish into the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
Notes
For an enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight. You can also use skin-on chicken for richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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