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

Looking for a simple yet flavorful dish to liven up your dinner routine? Look no further than this Easy Baked Lemon Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty lemon and garlic mixture before being baked to perfection. The result is a succulent and citrusy chicken dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you still want to serve a delicious h...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
  • Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    660 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 249mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 50g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 528mg