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Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Chicken, Quick
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Jess

Ingredients

  • 1.5-2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil Use broth for low fat diet
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary Crumbled
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 3 tsp Garlic Minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary, thyme and garlic in a small bowl.

  3. Toss the chicken in the marinade. 

  4. Optional: You can leave the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes but if you're short on time, you don't have to.

  5. Line a baking pan  with parchment paper.

  6. Place the chicken with a little extra marinade in a baking pan leaving 1-2 inches between the chicken.

  7. Bake for 10 minutes then flip the chicken and spoon more marinade on top.

  8. Return the chicken to the oven and bake another 5-15 minutes depending on chicken size (5 oz chicken breasts = 2-5 minutes, 7 oz = 5-10 minutes, 10 oz = 10-15 minutes), until juices are clear or internal temperature is 165 degrees F.

  9. Remove pan from the oven and cover with a baking dish or foil then let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.