Description
A simple yet flavorful dish of boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in lemon and herbs, baked or stovetop cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- (For stovetop method) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, cooking for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Reduce heat, add garlic and herbs in the last few minutes for extra flavor.
Notes
For optimal results, pound the chicken to an even thickness, marinate for at least 30 minutes, and allow resting after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg