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Baked Lemon Chicken

Tender seared chicken breasts baked in a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, sear the chicken breasts 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish in a single layer.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, chicken broth, and fresh lemon juice.
  • Pour the lemon-garlic butter mixture over the chicken, then place the dish in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from the oven, baste the chicken with the pan juices, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry helps achieve a better sear.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
  • Adjust salt to taste if using regular broth.