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Baked lemon butter chicken served with garnish on a plate

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken is an easy and delicious recipe that transforms humble chicken into a flavor-packed masterpiece, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 pieces lemons, juiced
  • 1 pieces lemon, zested
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh if you’re feeling fancy
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place your chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
Cooking
  1. Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Once finished, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the zest! For a one-pan meal, add vegetables like broccoli or asparagus halfway through cooking. If the sauce looks chunky, whisk it to smooth it out.