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Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

This Baked Lemon Butter Chicken has made dinner a whole lot more flavorful! Perfect for a quick and tasty supper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Lemon Butter Chicken
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • - 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • - 2 garlic cloves minced
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 lemon sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Place chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the lemon butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  • Arrange lemon slices around the chicken in the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning extra sauce from the dish over the chicken.