Baked Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
This simple yet elegant dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon mixture, creating a flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and parsley.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic lemon mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your flavorful chicken dish!
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. Experiment with additional herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg