Easy Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
These baked lemon chicken breasts come out juicy, bright, and garlicky with a simple oven method and pan juices that are worth saving.
- Total Time40 minutes
- Yield4 chicken breasts 1x
- DietDairy-Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and coat with the lemon mixture.
- Bake at 400 F for about 25 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Top with lemon slices and parsley.
- Spoon the pan juices over the chicken and slice before serving.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken helps it bake more evenly.
- Keep some of the pan juices for serving and reheating.
- Slice the thickest piece to check the center before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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