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Easy lemon chicken sheet pan dinner.
Julia

Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts

5 from 1 vote
Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts are juicy, easy, and ready in 30 minutes. This healthy lemon garlic chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 203
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and lightly pound to an even thickness.
    4 boneless
  2. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, zest of 1 lemon, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  3. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Spoon the pan juices over the chicken before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
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Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

Pounding ensures even cooking and prevents dry edges.
Fresh lemon zest boosts flavor more than juice alone.
Resting the chicken keeps it juicy when sliced.

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