Baked lemon chicken

Main Dish
Very Easy
30 min
327 Kcal

This is a very simple, quick, and convenient recipe for a family meal. It takes no time to prepare, and it cooks in the oven without making a mess in the kitchen. Your meal will be ready in half an hour! You can serve these lemon chicken breasts with basmati rice, quinoa, pasta, steamed vegetables, or a salad. The choice is yours. Want to give it a try? :)

Ingredients

4

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time20 min
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 1In a bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, 2 chopped garlic cloves, parsley, and thyme.
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 2In a baking dish, pour the previous mixture and spread it over the base. Place the 4 chicken breasts on top.
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 3Season with salt and pepper. Add a few sprigs of thyme and drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 4Gently crush the 4 unpeeled garlic cloves with the blade of a knife (without crushing them completely). Add them to the dish along with the lemon slices (to taste).
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 5Bake for 20 minutes at 390°F (200°C) in a fan-assisted oven.
  • Baked lemon chicken - Preparation step 6Sprinkle some more chopped parsley on top and serve with basmati rice. A delight! :)

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FAQ ❓

How long does it take to prepare baked lemon chicken?

Preparation takes just 10 minutes, and cooking takes 20 minutes, so you only need 30 minutes in total to have it ready.
You can serve this delicious dish with basmati rice, quinoa, pasta, steamed vegetables, or a salad, depending on your preference.
Yes, it's an easy and quick recipe, perfect for enjoying with your family without any fuss.
Of course! You can experiment with different herbs and spices, or even add other vegetables to suit your taste.
Yes, it's a healthy option because it uses lean chicken and is baked, which reduces the amount of fat compared with other cooking methods.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 327Kcal
  • Carbs: 17.5g
  • Total fat: 14.3g
  • Saturated fat: 6.8g
  • Proteins: 29.4g
  • Fibers: 2.8g
  • Sugar: 2.5g
  • ProPoints: 8
  • SmartPoints: 9
Nutritional information for 1 serving (193g)

Cookware

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