Easy Baked Garlic Lemon Chicken Breasts
Baked lemon garlic chicken breasts made with garlic, olive oil, and oregano. A one-dish, kid-approved chicken dinner that works well for busy weeknights and leftovers.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400°F and allow it to preheat.
- Place the chicken breasts between parchment paper and lightly pound until each piece is an even thickness.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, arranging it in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
- Spoon the lemon mixture over the chicken breasts, spreading it evenly across the top.
- Bake the chicken uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until it is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and spoon the juices from the baking dish over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Chicken can marinate in the lemon mixture for up to 8 hours.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Warm gently and spoon pan juices over the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
I am not a nutritionist or physician. Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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