Lemon & Herb Chicken
This delicious chicken dish combines zesty lemon and fragrant herbs for a burst of fresh flavor. Perfect for a light and healthy meal, it's quick to prepare and packed with aromatic, natural ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 Chicken Breasts (skinless and boneless)
- 2 Lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried oregano.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then place them in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.
- 3
Pour the lemon and herb marinade over the chicken breasts, making sure they are evenly coated. Cover or seal the dish/bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan/ Gas mark 6).
- 5
Remove the marinated chicken breasts from the fridge and let them come to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- 6
Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each piece.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- 8
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.