Healthy Lemon Garlic Chicken
A quick and nutritious chicken dish marinated in zesty lemon and garlic, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl to prepare the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts thoroughly for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh herbs or red pepper flakes in the marinade. Great for meal prep or grilling as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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