Oven-Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow it to preheat fully, ensuring even cooking.

2. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, half of the fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until all ingredients are well incorporated.

3. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help the flavors meld.

4. Arrange in Baking Dish: Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken, and add the white wine to the dish for added moisture.

5. Bake the Chicken: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

6. Finish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with the remaining fresh thyme. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve warm alongside your favorite side dishes.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Oven-Baked Chicken
- Garlic Chicken
- Easy Dinner Recipe
- Chicken Marinade
- Lemon Thyme Chicken
- Baked Chicken Breasts
- Weeknight Dinner
- Flavorful Chicken
- Healthy Chicken Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1080 calories for the entire dish

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