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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1 lemon
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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By ashsamp
on February 22, 2012
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AMAZING! The chicken was so moist and tender. My husband loved it! I actually didn't have any garlic around or lemons but I did have garlic salt and lemon pepper which I used instead. I will definitely try again with the real ingredients but my way worked out really well too.
By kasadia5
on February 22, 2012
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Very easy to make. Made a few hours before cooking. placed in refrigerator then right into oven. Will def make again
By tara.tkhays.h95...
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on February 22, 2012
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I hate chicken, but love this recipe. The lemon sauce hides the 'chickeny' (yes, it's a word in my vocabulary flavor, but keeps it moist. I made it with only a tablespoon or so of olive oil, and instead of white wine used apple juice. It worked wonderfully! Thanks Ina!
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