Description
This lemon garlic chicken is juicy, flavorful, and simple to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup juice of 2 lemons
- 1 zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the lemon mixture and place them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Meanwhile, whisk together any leftover marinade with soy sauce to create a sauce.
- Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the sauce, alongside rice or veggies.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg