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Lemon Butter Baked Chicken

This Lemon Butter Baked Chicken is a deliciously simple dish that combines bright lemon flavor with rich butter, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup butter Melted
  • 1 whole lemon Juice and zest
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture over them.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking. Ensure not to overcook the chicken; use a meat thermometer to check it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).