“Juicy 40-Minute Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Recipe”
A simple and healthy lemon herb baked chicken recipe that’s perfect for a quick dinner. The citrus and herb flavors make this dish both refreshing and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (700 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and coat with the marinade.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a keto version, use skin-on chicken thighs.
- For lower calories, reduce olive oil to 1 tablespoon.
- Marinate for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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