Description
A simple and flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred.
- Use fresh herbs for a stronger flavor.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or carrots to the baking dish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, simple chicken dish