Easy Baked Lemon Chicken

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    3 People
  • VIEWS
    153

A bright and zesty weeknight delight! This Easy Baked Lemon Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs, all baked to golden perfection in a single pan for effortless cleanup. Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and deliciousness of this dish!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    18 g
  • Cholesterol
    129 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    50 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    249 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    43 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. (2 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

In a separate bowl, whisk together water, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. (3 minutes)

04

Step
2 mins

Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring each breast is evenly coated. Sprinkle with panko bread crumbs. (2 minutes)

05

Step
45 mins

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent. (1 minute)

06

Step
10 mins

Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). (45 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the lemon mixture for a subtle kick.
If you don't have panko bread crumbs on hand, regular bread crumbs will work just fine. You can also toast them lightly in a dry pan for added texture.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Chicken breasts can be pounded to an even thickness for more even cooking.

Dannie Medhurst

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 51 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Ryleigh Streich

    I added some rosemary and it was even better!

  • General Monahan

    This recipe is so easy and the chicken comes out so juicy!

  • Marian Keeling

    Quick and delicious weeknight dinner option.

  • Vladimir Schaden

    The lemon flavor is so refreshing and bright.

  • Ruthie Botsford

    Simple ingredients, big flavor. A real winner!

  • Jacquelyn Pacocha

    My family loves this! I make it at least once a month.

  • Connie Langworth

    Using panko breadcrumbs made a huge difference in the texture!

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