Description
Lemon Garlic Chicken is a tantalizing dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a zesty flavor sensation. Marinated in a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice and aromatic garlic, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with your favorite sides, ensuring an impressive meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Transfer the marinated chicken to the prepared baking dish, pouring any remaining marinade on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or rice drizzled with pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg