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Irresistible Homemade Comfort Food to Satisfy Your Cravings

Discover the magic of homemade lemon herb chicken, an easy and flavorful dish sure to satisfy your cravings!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 breasts Chicken Skinless for a healthier option
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil Helps the herbs stick to the chicken
For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your taste
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to your taste
For Serving
  • 1 Lemon wedges For squeezing on the finished dish
  • as desired Your favorite sides Like roasted veggies or a salad

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and thyme. Whisk in the olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a zesty marinade. Place the chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over. Seal the bag or cover the dish, letting the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Allow the marinated chicken to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and place the pieces onto a prepared baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. Once baked, let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the chicken marinate for longer for more flavor. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.

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