Description
A delicious and easy chicken recipe that delivers incredible flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Mixed Herbs: 2 teaspoons (such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting it dry with paper towels.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear the marinated chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Slice and serve the chicken, drizzling any remaining pan juices over the top.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, recipe, easy, melt in your mouth, dinner