Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
These baked lemon chicken breasts are a simple, flavorful dinner made with garlic, fresh lemon, and a few pantry spices. The chicken bakes until juicy and tender, then gets finished with bright, citrusy pan juices. It’s an easy, high-protein meal that works well for weeknights or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and gently 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, making sure each piece is well coated.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Spoon the pan juices over the chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.