Description
A flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and spices, baked to perfection for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and place in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 100mg