Lemon Chicken Breasts
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 393
- Total Fat
- 19.5 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 145 milligrams
- Sodium
- 745 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 3 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5 grams
- Sugar
- 0 grams
- Protein
- 49 grams
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 393
- Total Fat
- 19.5 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- Cholesterol
- 145 milligrams
- Sodium
- 745 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 3 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 0.5 grams
- Sugar
- 0 grams
- Protein
- 49 grams
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.
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Recipe Review Highlights
People often praise the combination of lemon, garlic, and herbs for creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. The skin-on chicken breasts are particularly noted for enhancing the moisture and taste of the dish.
Several people substituted chicken stock for white wine, skinless chicken breasts for bone-in options, and used dried herbs instead of fresh. Adding more lemon juice or zest, using bone-in chicken, and marinating the chicken were common tweaks.
This recipe was enjoyed for various occasions, including dinner parties, family gatherings, and even special events like Thanksgiving. It's also simple enough for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
