Description
A simple and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken baked in a rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Mix melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the butter mixture over the chicken.
- Arrange lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: baked lemon butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, lemon butter sauce