Description
A flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish featuring succulent chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic herbs and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and squeeze lemon juice over the top for added zest.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the herb mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg