Description
A straightforward dish highlighting juicy chicken breasts marinated in garlic, lemon, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and lemon juice and zest in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the marinade mixture.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 150mg