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How to make Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Bake — key cooking step

Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Bake

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Bake is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken with fresh herbs and a tangy lemon sauce.


Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 2 lemons

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary

4 cloves garlic, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chicken broth

1 lemon, sliced for garnish


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.

4. Add chicken broth to the dish.

5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

6. Garnish with lemon slices before serving.


Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before baking.

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or rice.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 300 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken, lemon, herb, bake