Description
This baked lemon butter chicken is a bright, simple weeknight winner, featuring juicy chicken breasts roasted in a glossy lemon-butter garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried thyme. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and let the mixture warm for 30–60 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Spoon some of the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Serve this chicken over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered pasta to catch the sauce. Can also be paired with a light green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 135mg