Easy Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breast

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Easy Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breast

This easy chicken dish is the perfect light and fresh weeknight meal. And our lemon herb marinade gives you the most juicy chicken every time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Marinating Time30

Total Time55

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked Chicken Breast

Servings: servings

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large lemon thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breast in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Pour in 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Seal the bag and shake it a bit so that all the chicken gets covered.
Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13 pan. Discard any remaining marinade. Place 1 large lemon of slices on top.
Cook chicken for 18-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve hot. Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional).

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Notes

If you want to add a little color to your chicken breast, once they are done baking, switch the setting on your oven to broil. Allow the chicken to broil for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.

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