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Baked Lemon Chicken
Boneless chicken breasts pounded level, coated in garlic, lemon and oregano, and baked uncovered until the pan juices turn into a sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zest only
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- fresh parsley and lemon slices to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound them to an even thickness.
- Arrange the chicken in a baking dish in a single layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano and paprika.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, turning each piece once so both sides are coated.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Spoon the pan juices over the chicken and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate. Pound the breasts to an even thickness so the thin end does not dry out before the thick end is cooked. The chicken can be marinated in the lemon mixture for up to 8 hours, but no longer, as the acid changes the texture of the surface. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Nutrition is an estimate, calculated automatically.
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