Description
This recipe infuses juicy chicken breasts or thighs with citrus and herb notes, producing a dish that’s both zesty and savory. Simple yet elegant, it’s a crowd-pleaser for both casual and festive occasions.
Ingredients
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1–1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2 medium lemons (one juiced, one sliced)
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2–3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 sprigs fresh rosemary (plus more for garnish)
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1/4 cup chicken broth
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1 small to medium yellow onion, sliced (optional)
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
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Pat the chicken dry, season on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary in the baking dish.
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Add chicken breasts to the marinade; toss to coat. Layer onion slices if using. Top with lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.
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Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes (until internal temp reaches 165°F).
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Rest chicken for 5 minutes after baking. Garnish with more fresh lemon and rosemary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked/Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (~6 oz)
- Calories: 170–322
- Sugar: 1–2g
- Sodium: 714mg
- Fat: 7–8g
- Saturated Fat: 1–2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5–6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3–5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25–55g
- Cholesterol: 73–177mg