Description
A quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights, featuring flavorful marinated chicken breasts.
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).
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and lemon juice and zest in a medium bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade mixture.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve as desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. You can also prepare it on the grill for a smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, quick meal, healthy dinner