Best 8 Simply Lemon Baked Chicken Recipes

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Succulent and bursting with tangy-sweet flavor, this Simply Lemon Baked Chicken is an absolute delight for your taste buds. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside, this chicken is coated in a delectable lemon-herb marinade that infuses every bite with a burst of citrusy goodness. Served with a trio of tantalizing sauces - a creamy lemon sauce, a zesty lemon-herb sauce, and a tangy lemon-caper sauce - this dish offers a symphony of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. It's a breeze to make too, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. So get ready to indulge in a culinary journey that will awaken your senses and leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN



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This is a wonderful and very easy chicken dish. Everything is in one pan so it makes for easy cleanup. Goes great with mashed potatoes or rice.

Provided by SANDI149

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup water
½ cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
½ cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
  • Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 50.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN



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Baked lemon chicken breasts are a perfect solution for an easy weeknight meal. Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, these perfectly cooked oven chicken breasts require minimal prep.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 chicken breasts
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp thyme
¼ cup warm water
2 tsp honey
1 ½ tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350F/180C
  • Add chicken breast in an oven safe dish
  • In a jar add lemon juice, warm water, honey, dijon mustard, sweet soy sauce
  • Shake well until sauce mixture is well combined
  • Pour ⅔ of sauce mixture over chicken breasts
  • Sprinkle thyme
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350F/180C
  • Carefully remove from oven
  • Turn chicken breasts over, pour the rest of sauce
  • Bake for another 10-15 minutes until chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked
  • Carefully remove from oven, drizzle sauce over it and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 362 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON CHICKEN



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This easy lemon chicken recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner! Not too lemony, just right. It's made with garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Chicken     Chicken Thigh     Lemon Chicken

Time 1h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 to 4 pounds chicken parts (thighs and legs recommended), skin-on, bone-in, trimmed of excess fat
4 teaspoons lemon zest (about zest from 2 lemons)
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh chopped thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter
Lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Let the chicken rest: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest, covered in foil, for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Save meat juices to serve with chicken: Pour the juices from the pan into a serving bowl. Use a tablespoon to skim the fat off the top (save the fat for cooking with later, or discard, but do not discard down the drain or it will solidify and clog your drain). Serve the chicken with the juices on the side or a little poured over the top of the chicken. Serve alone, or with steamed rice , buttered noodles , angel hair pasta , or mashed potatoes .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 394 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 73 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 31 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SIMPLY LEMON BAKED CHICKEN



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A whole roasting chicken sprinkled with fresh lemon and paprika, then slow baked with the lemon halves inside! This recipe is very easy and the chicken comes out moist and tastes great!

Provided by MOLLYMARIE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
2 tablespoons salt
1 lemon, halved
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken with salt inside and out. Squeeze lemon juice from lemon halves over outside of chicken, then rub paprika over all. Place squeeze lemon halves inside chicken cavity, then place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour a little water over chicken to prevent drying.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 3 hours, basting with water as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 170.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1903.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, split

Steps:

  • Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN



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I found this baked lemon chicken recipe many years ago when my children were toddlers. I've changed it a little over the years to make it my own. Everyone in my family just loves it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 lemon slices
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour and pepper; dredge the chicken. Set remaining flour mixture aside. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish. , In a saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add reserved flour mixture; stir to form a thick paste. Gradually add broth, lemon juice, basil and thyme; mix well. Bring to boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Pour over the chicken. Top each half with a lemon slice. Sprinkle parsley. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

LEMON CHICKEN BAKE



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This lovely lemon chicken bake is moist, tender and lemony with a nice crunch. It's a delicious picnic entree as well as a wonderful meal with scalloped or baked potatoes and a fresh green salad on the side. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow dish, combine butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Place bread crumbs in another dish. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with crumbs. , Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality chicken: Opt for organic, free-range chicken whenever possible.
  • Prep your chicken: Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels before seasoning.
  • Season generously: Be generous with your seasonings, as this will infuse the chicken with flavor.
  • Use fresh lemon: Fresh lemon zest and juice add a bright, citrusy flavor to the chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast at a high temperature: Roasting the chicken at a high temperature will help to create a crispy skin and juicy interior.
  • Baste the chicken: Basting the chicken with the pan juices during roasting will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Let the chicken rest: Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving, as this will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

This simply lemon baked chicken is an easy and delicious weeknight meal that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice, and enjoy!

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