Description
Bright, juicy chicken breasts marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then roasted for a golden, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin for flavor)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange the breasts on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for 2–8 hours. Pat chicken dry before roasting for better browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon chicken, Greek chicken, quick dinner, roasted chicken, Mediterranean recipes