How to Make Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a flavorful and easy dish to serve for dinner? This recipe for Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts is the perfect choice. Tender and juicy chicken breasts marinated in a tangy and zesty lemon marinade, then baked to perfection. This dish is simple to make and bursting with bright and fresh flavors that are sure to impress your family and friends.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires minimal ingredients and effort, making it a great option for busy weeknight...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 (6 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, split

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 157mg
    • Sodium: 578mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 428mg