Description
This flavorful Garlic Herb Chicken is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests with its mouthwatering aroma and savory taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Your Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to two hours in the refrigerator.
- Bake It Up: Arrange the marinated chicken in the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer chicken to plates and drizzle with any leftover marinade from the baking dish. Pair with your choice of vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg