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Easy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe – Juicy, Baked u0026amp; Ready in 30 Minutes

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced for baking
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Whisk all marinade ingredients together until combined.
  2. Coat chicken completely in marinade and refrigerate at least 30 minutes — overnight preferred.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Oil baking dish and arrange lemon slices across the bottom.
  4. Place marinated chicken on lemon slices. Pour remaining marinade over the top.
  5. Bake uncovered 22–25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Broil 2–3 minutes for extra golden color if desired.
  6. Rest 5 minutes in the dish. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted lemon slices.