Baked Lemon Butter Chicken

 

Baked Lemon Butter Chicken recipe for you!

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tsp lemon zest

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Chicken:

Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.

Place them in a greased baking dish.

3. Make Lemon Butter Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

4. Coat Chicken:

Pour the lemon butter sauce evenly over the chicken.

Drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.

5. Bake:

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

6. Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.

Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.