Heavenly Healthy Baked Lemon Chicken in Just 40 Minutes
A simple and healthy baked lemon chicken recipe that’s juicy, flavorful, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour marinade over them.
- Coat chicken evenly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, slice lemon and place it under or over the chicken.
- Marinate longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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