Oven-Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and allow it to preheat fully for even cooking.

2. Prepare the Marinade: In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon zest and juice. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are fully integrated into a vibrant marinade.

3. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a sealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Allow the chicken to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes while the oven finishes preheating.

4. Bake the Chicken: Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pour any remaining marinade over the top of the chicken.

5. Cook: Place the baking sheet with the chicken in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.

6. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes to let the juices settle for the tender and juicy texture.

7. Garnish and Enjoy: Serve the chicken breasts hot, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired for extra brightness, and a sprinkle of fresh black pepper.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation: PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

Total: PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Lemon garlic chicken, Oven-baked chicken, Easy chicken recipe, Dinner, Chicken dinner, Garlic chicken, Lemon chicken, Baked chicken, Healthy dinner recipe, Simple chicken dish

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1,100

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