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Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe
Baked lemon chicken breasts are a perfect solution for an easy weeknight meal. Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, these perfect oven-baked chicken breasts require minimal prep.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
40
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
310
kcal
Author:
Becky Hardin
Ingredients
2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
from 1 lemon
¼
cup
warm water
2
teaspoons
honey
1½
teaspoons
Dijon mustard
1
teaspoon
low-sodium soy sauce
1
teaspoon
dried thyme
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Add the chicken breasts to an oven-safe baking dish.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
In a jar, add lemon juice, warm water, honey, dijon mustard, and soy sauce. Shake well until the sauce mixture is well combined.
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice,
¼ cup warm water,
2 teaspoons honey,
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard,
1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
Pour ⅔ of the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, then sprinkle the thyme over top.
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then carefully remove the pan, flip the chicken breasts, and pour the remaining sauce over top.
Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
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Notes
Use good quality chicken breasts for this recipe. Use free run / organic if you can.
You can also make this recipe with bone-in chicken thighs, but they will require an additional 10-15 minutes of cooking time.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the chicken is cooked through. It should register at 165°F.
Storage:
Store baked lemon chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories:
310
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
49
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
145
mg
|
Sodium:
362
mg
|
Potassium:
911
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
115
IU
|
Vitamin C:
33
mg
|
Calcium:
25
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg