Description
A delicious and easy recipe for juicy chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade by mixing together the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and lemon juice and zest in a medium bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade.
- Bake the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish for 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Ensure to use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 56g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy cooking, meal prep