Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
In a shallow bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a fragrant marinade.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. For best results, marinate for up to 2 hours.

3. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) while the chicken is marinating.

4. Sear the Chicken:
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (allow excess to drip off) and sear each breast for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

5. Bake the Chicken:
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Rest and Garnish:
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Marinating Time: PT30M to PT2H
30 minutes to 2 hours
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H10M (including 30 minutes marinating)
1 hour 10 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Lemon Chicken
- Herb Chicken
- Lemon Herb Chicken
- Dinner Recipe
- Chicken Dinner
- Easy Chicken Recipe
- Baked Chicken
- Oven Chicken
- Chicken Marinade
- Lemon Garlic Chicken

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 880 calories (220 calories per serving)

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