Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts

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Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 24, 2023

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  4. Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. In a bowl, mix together the lemon juice, chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and parsley. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

Interesting Facts

  • The lemon sauce is a great way to add a tangy flavor to any dish.
  • You can use fresh or frozen chicken breasts for this dish.
  • Using a shallow dish to dredge the chicken in the flour helps the coating to stick to the chicken better.