Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken that is marinated and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the garlic.
- Zest and juice the lemons.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make sure to marinate the chicken for the best flavor.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg