Description
This Baked Lemon Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts seasoned with Italian herbs and roasted in a buttery garlic lemon sauce. It's a quick, easy, and flavorful dinner option perfect for weeknights or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Garnish
- lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Transfer the browned chicken breasts to a baking dish, arranging them evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Pour this butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. The baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Final Touch and Serve: After baking, spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water if preferred.
- To make the dish dairy-free, use olive oil or a dairy-free butter substitute instead of butter.
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Adding lemon slices during baking can enhance the lemon flavor further.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be used as an alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 113 mg
