Name: Baked Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Description

A flavorful chicken dish featuring a tangy lemon and garlic marinade, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, salt, and parsley.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic lemon mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your flavorful chicken dish!

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before baking. You can brush additional marinade on the chicken during the last few minutes of baking for an extra boost of flavor.