Description
Indulge in a mouthwatering, healthy chicken dish that’s both easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice, then baked to perfection for a quick weeknight meal or family gathering. This recipe is customizable, allowing you to add your favorite herbs or seasonal veggies for an extra nutritional boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and herbs until combined.
- Pour half of the marinade over the chicken breasts in the baking dish and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle with the remaining marinade before serving with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg