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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

A quick and flavorful dish combining chicken with a bright lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon zest and juice of
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon sliced For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
  4. Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring all breasts are well coated.
  5. Generously season with salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.
  6. Arrange lemon slices on top of the chicken for added flavor and eye appeal.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is cooked through.
  2. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  3. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot alongside your favorite side dishes.

Notes

To maintain freshness, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for about 4-6 months.