Description
Chicken breast dinner ideas can elevate your weeknight meals with their combination of juicy, seasoned chicken and vibrant vegetables. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a flavorful dish that’s perfect for impressing family or guests alike. With minimal prep time and delightful results, you’ll want to add this to your regular dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve drizzled with leftover marinade for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to retain moisture. Feel free to customize by adding your choice of herbs or spices based on what's available.