How to Make Easy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious weeknight dinner idea that the whole family will love? Look no further than this Easy Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast recipe! Packed with fresh flavors and simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick and easy meal that doesn't skimp on taste.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Place chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour marinade on top.
  • Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon thickness. Move baking dish to the top rack and broil chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 47g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 441mg