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
1–1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 medium lemons (one juiced, one sliced)
2–3 tablespoons olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary (plus more for garnish)
4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 small to medium yellow onion, sliced (optional)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
Pat the chicken dry, season on both sides with salt and pepper.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary in the baking dish.
Add chicken breasts to the marinade; toss to coat. Layer onion slices if using. Top with lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.
Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes (until internal temp reaches 165°F).
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