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Published: January 29, 2018 Last Modified: March 24, 2019 By Sara 143 Comments

Baked Lemon Chicken

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This baked lemon chicken is coated in a butter and herb sauce, then roasted to perfection. A super easy dinner option that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!

Chicken breasts baked in the oven can sometimes come out dry, but this recipe will never let you down! These baked lemon chicken breasts come out juicy and delicious every time, and the delicious sauce will have you licking your plate.

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A baking dish full of lemon chicken coated in sauce and garnished with lemons and parsley.

Sometimes I just need a quick and easy protein option to get dinner on the table in a hurry! I love the convenience of baked chicken, but I find that sometimes the end result can be disappointing with bland, rubbery chicken. This baked lemon chicken comes out perfectly delicious every time, and my whole family adores it!

How to make baked lemon chicken

For this recipe, you’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts. I brown the breasts before I put them in the oven, it takes a few extra minutes but I feel like the added flavor is so worth it.

Seared chicken breasts in a pan for baked lemon chicken.

After the chicken is golden brown and crispy, it goes into a baking dish with some lemon juice, butter, garlic, herbs and chicken broth. If you have an oven proof skillet, you can simply brown the chicken breasts, pour the sauce over the top and bake directly in the skillet instead of transferring the chicken to a baking dish.

Chicken breasts coated in a lemon butter sauce in a baking dish.

What I love about this recipe is that it’s so easy to bake as few or as many chicken breasts as you need. You can bake 2 or 20 chicken breasts, same process!

The final step is to add a little chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices. This baked lemon chicken is best served over rice, mashed potatoes or pasta. Be sure to spoon all that extra sauce at the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken when you serve it; the sauce is the best part!

I often make extra chicken to chop up and use in other recipes during the week. It’s a great basic chicken that works in so many dishes like casseroles, soups and pasta.

Baked lemon chicken in a white dish topped with herbs.

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A baking dish full of lemon chicken coated in sauce and garnished with lemons and parsley.
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Baked Lemon Chicken

This baked lemon chicken is coated in a butter and herb sauce, then roasted to perfection. A super easy dinner option that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 271kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • lemon slices for serving optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and the Italian seasoning.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking dish. 
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, chicken broth and lemon juice. Pour the butter mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Bake time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
  • Spoon the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish over the chicken, then sprinkle with parsley and serve. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  1. Recipe adapted from Creme de la Crumb.
  2. When I make this recipe I use chicken breasts that are about 1 inch thick. If you use thinner chicken breasts, be sure to decrease the bake time accordingly. 

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 536mg | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Crystal says

      January 15, 2020 at 9:30 am

      Do you know the carb count on this?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 15, 2020 at 10:19 am

        There are nutritional facts at the bottom of the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Ramshaw says

      January 11, 2020 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious. I had thin slices of chicken so I cooked it in the pan. I will certainly make this again.
      Jen.

      Reply
    3. Norma Reynolds says

      December 25, 2019 at 11:29 am

      Or bake 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts in juice of 3-4 lemons 375° for 45 minutes
      Super moist

      Reply
      • Christine Raso says

        January 1, 2020 at 4:59 pm

        Really simple and very, very good. Great dinner.

        Reply
    4. Jan says

      December 20, 2019 at 5:49 am

      Can this be made ahead and reheated? I only have one oven and I’m warming other things at a much lower temperature. How do you recommend I do this?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 20, 2019 at 1:41 pm

        Yes that will work, reheat it covered until heated through, a low temperature should be ok.

        Reply
    5. Ammie says

      November 7, 2019 at 12:03 pm

      5 stars
      This came out so great!! I wasn’t expecting it to taste This good! What I did different is double up on the sauce like everyone else said, and since the chicken was thick I pounded it to make it thinner still came out great. I also added more garlic to the sauce because I love garlic :). Will definitely be making this more, it’s great because I had all the ingredients in the house.

      Reply
    6. Angelina says

      November 5, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this recipe so much, The chicken was moist and delicious! Next time I’ll double the sauce because I couldn’t get enough of it! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

      Reply
    7. Sharon says

      October 6, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Do I have to cover the lemon chicken while baking ? Recipe doesnt specify so I guess not. ; )

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 6, 2019 at 10:54 pm

        It bakes uncovered!

        Reply
    8. C.Le says

      September 27, 2019 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      I have made this many times and is a hit with my family, especially my teenage sons! The flavors blend together well and is so easy to put together for a quick weeknight meal, especially when we’re on the go so much with sports, band, activities, etc. It is a must have staple in your recipe repertoire. Thank you again for sharing and posting these recipes and videos! You are helping other parents with meal planning and cooking healthy, quick meals!

      Reply
    9. Renee Cummins says

      September 20, 2019 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this many times…i like to double the sauce and I love using chicken tenderloins. I tend to make a big batch and user leftovers to make lemon chicken orzo soup. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    10. Angie Simmonds says

      September 5, 2019 at 3:36 am

      Thank you. I moved to a different device and now I’m able to see the video!

      Reply
    11. Angie Simmonds says

      September 4, 2019 at 12:01 am

      The article says there is a video for the recipe but here is no video I can see and no link to click on. Could you please provide one for me? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 4, 2019 at 9:26 pm

        The video is right above the recipe card!

        Reply
    12. Kim Wallace says

      August 28, 2019 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      I am new to cooking. This was so easy, delicious and flavorful. Felt so proud of myself after it was done!

      Reply
    13. Julie Boyd says

      August 26, 2019 at 5:38 am

      Can this recipe be made the day before and reheated the next day? Will it still be moist?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 26, 2019 at 8:49 pm

        I haven’t tried it this way but I believe it would work!

        Reply
    14. Sandi J says

      July 21, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      5 stars
      Simple yet delicious and elegant!!

      Reply
    15. Savannah says

      June 19, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Im a beginner cook and this was such a simple yet delicious meal. I served with rice and brussel sprouts! So yummy!

      Reply
    16. Judy says

      June 13, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Absolutely delicious.
      So moist, and juicy, lots of flavor, and yes the juice really good over the brown rice. I almost want to double the sauce. My husband loves it, says I could make it anytime.

      Reply
    17. Shirley mcguire says

      June 5, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Yum….!!!!!

      Reply
    18. Hunter J says

      May 28, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe served with a side of rice has become a weekly dinner in our home. Thanks for sharing .

      Reply
    19. Teena McElroy says

      May 12, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Best chicken I’ve ever cooked.

      Reply
    20. Elizabeth says

      April 29, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Thank you….This lemon baked chicken is so moist and good!
      We loved it so much , I am making it again tonight! Also, it’s a good recipe when time is limited.
      I served with Brown rice and veggies. The sauce is great over rice.

      Reply
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