Zesty Lemon Herb Chicken
A simple yet flavorful chicken dish featuring tender chicken breast infused with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for easy weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh herbs (e.g., parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade.
- Prepare a baking dish by placing the chicken breasts inside and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with your choice of roasted vegetables or salad.
Notes
For added juiciness, marinate the chicken for at least an hour. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg