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Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

This recipe provides instructions for preparing a straightforward lemon herb chicken dish suitable for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6 ounces each
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large lemon Juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in the prepared skillet. Brush or rub the herb mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Squeeze the juice from half of the lemon over the chicken in the skillet.
  5. Place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven. Let the chicken rest in the pan for 5 minutes before serving. Slice the remaining lemon half and serve wedges alongside the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 45gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs if you have them. Use 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped thyme and 1 teaspoon of fresh chopped rosemary for the same flavor intensity.

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