Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast: An Easy Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Baked Chicken Breast: An Easy Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste; 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste

This easy Mediterranean baked chicken breast recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, it's a delicious and healthy dinner option.

Total time1 hr
Prep time10 mins
Cook time40 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Servings

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt and freshly ground black pepper
0.25 cup olive oil
0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
0.25 teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste

Instructions

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in a bowl or container. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Pour over chicken and marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Position an oven rack 6 inches from the heat.
Transfer chicken breasts to a baking dish. Pour remaining marinade over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes to brown the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 501 kcal
Fat Content: 33 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 191 mg
Protein Content: 47 g
Cholesterol Content: 129 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g