How to Make Roasted Lemon, Garlic, and Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted Lemon, Garlic, and Chicken is a classic dish that combines the delicious flavors of zesty lemon and savory garlic with tender, juicy chicken. This recipe is simple, yet incredibly flavorful, making it a perfect choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it requires just a few simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen. The result is a dish that is bursting with bold, bright flavors and arom...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium shallot, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 8 lemon slices
  • 1 bunch thyme sprigs, tied together

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine white wine, oil, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme leaves, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Pour 1/2 the sauce into a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat chicken breasts dry and place over sauce in the baking dish. Cover chicken with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Place garlic slices over chicken; tuck lemon slices and thyme bundle between pieces of chicken.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until no longer pink in the centers and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes more.
  • Remove chicken from the oven; cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Serve with pan juices poured over chicken and roasted lemon slices, squeezing lemon juice from slices over chicken.
  • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 129mg
    • Sodium: 1084mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 210mg
    • Calcium: 231mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 882mg