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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken recipe offers a flavorful, juicy chicken breast infused with garlic, herbs, and zesty lemon, all cooked to perfection in the oven. Ideal for a quick and comforting weeknight meal, the chicken is seared to get a golden crust before being baked in a luscious lemon butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Butter and Oil

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Additional Flavorings

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
  2. Melt Butter and Combine Oils: In a small pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, then add the olive oil and stir to combine for the sauce base.
  3. Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Mix Seasoning with Butter: Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly combined to create the flavorful lemon butter sauce.
  5. Add Lemon and Broth: Pour in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth into the butter mixture and stir again to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
  6. Sear Chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Place the seared chicken breasts in a single layer in the skillet or transfer them to a baking dish if preferred.
  8. Bake the Chicken: Pour the prepared lemon butter sauce evenly over the chicken. Transfer the skillet or dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  9. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the chicken moist and tender.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley on top for added freshness and flavor, then spoon some of the buttery lemon sauce from the dish over the chicken before serving. Pair with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature for safety.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to taste if you prefer less or more heat.
  • Fresh lemon juice and zest can be substituted with bottled lemon juice if necessary, but fresh is preferred for brightness.
  • For a crispier crust, pat the chicken dry thoroughly before seasoning and searing.
  • This recipe works well with bone-in chicken breasts; just increase baking time as necessary.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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