Easy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast

Easy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    397

Transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this incredibly simple and flavorful baked chicken. Tender chicken breasts are infused with bright lemon, fragrant herbs, and rich olive oil, creating a dish that's both healthy and satisfying – perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    129 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    191 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Place in a bowl or lidded container. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Pour this vibrant marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for a deeper flavor infusion. (Marinating time: 10-30 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to a baking dish. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This typically takes 35 to 45 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. (Bake time: 35-45 minutes)

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Recipe View For a beautiful golden-brown finish, move the baking dish to the top rack and broil for approximately 5 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning. (Broil time: 5 minutes)

For an even more intense Mediterranean flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Feel free to experiment with other herbs like rosemary or basil.
Serve this delightful chicken with a side of roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh Greek salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Marinating the chicken longer, even for a few hours in the refrigerator, will result in a more flavorful and tender dish.

Dashawn Hickledamore

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 132 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Shanel Tromp

    Excellent recipe! Thank you for sharing.

  • Corine Will

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to throw together after a long day.

  • Jorge Spinkasporer

    Could I use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs instead?

  • Chaya Johnston

    The chicken came out so juicy and flavorful! I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.

  • Oliver Bechtelar

    Simple and delicious. I will be making this again.

  • Rickie Walter

    My kids loved this! A great way to get them to eat chicken.

  • Karson Mccullough

    I added some lemon slices to the baking dish, they came out caramelized and delicious!

  • Dagmar Bradtke

    I made this with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.

  • Lelia Carroll

    I marinated the chicken overnight, and it was even better the next day.

  • Brooks Beer

    I used fresh oregano and thyme from my garden – the flavor was amazing!

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