Lemon Butter Chicken
Fresh lemons bring a burst of citrus flavor to this simple and satisfying chicken dish.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about 2 pounds total
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme + extra sprigs to garnish, optional
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons whipped butter, melted
Instructions
- Place the chicken beasts, lemon zest, sliced lemons, chopped thyme and garlic in a large bowl and toss everything to mix. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes (or longer in the fridge).
- Preheat the oven to 400˚. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- After chicken is done marinating, pour the contents of the bowl onto the baking sheet and lay out the chicken in an even layer. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
- Roast chicken for 30 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the lemon slices are slightly crispy.
- Transfer the chicken and lemons on a serving dish, garnish with additional thyme and serve.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 155Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 31gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 570mgFiber: 0.5gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.