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Garlic Lemon Chicken Bake

Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Bake That Bursts with Zesty Juiciness

This Garlic Lemon Chicken Bake is a simple dish that combines juiciness and flavorful zest for an unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts choose bone-in for extra juiciness or boneless for quicker cooking
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice use fresh lemons for best zing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest use fresh lemons for best zing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter helps in tenderizing the chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the Herbs and Extras
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme or rosemary adds aromatic depth
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a subtle kick
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth or white wine keeps the bake moist
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 2 pieces Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Lemon Chicken Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together fresh garlic, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, herbs, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Toss the chicken thighs in the marinade, coating each piece evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  4. Place marinated chicken in a single layer in a baking dish, pouring any extra marinade over the top.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and a thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part.
  6. For extra crispiness, switch oven to broil and cook 2–3 minutes more until edges are nicely browned.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to seal in juices before garnishing with parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Optional: Squeeze extra lemon juice over chicken for an extra zesty kick.

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