Juicy Lemon Garlic Oven Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

A parchment topped wooden cutting board with a pile of golden brown thin chicken breasts on it. There is parsley and cut lemon beside the platter and chopped parsley sprinkled over the chicken.

5 from 2 votes

Juicy Lemon Garlic Oven Baked Thin Chicken Breasts

Juicy lemon garlic oven baked thin chicken breasts are tender, flavorful, fast and healthy—perfect for busy weeknights or an easy weekend dinner. Marinate and then bake for just 15 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Marinating time30

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: High protein chicken recipe

Servings:

Calories: 164kcal

Author: Sabrina Currie

Ingredients

1 lb thin chicken breasts or regular chicken breasts sliced horizontally
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 minced garlic clove or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Option fresh herbs and grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except chicken and optional garnishes in a large zip top bag or bowl. Add thin chicken breasts and stir or massage the marinade to cover it all. Seal or cover and refrigerate 30-90 minutes to marinate.
Preheat oven to 400’F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove chicken breast pieces from the bag or bowl and place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. Place in oven and bake until the center of the chicken reaches 165’F (74°C), about 12-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve while hot sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley or grated parmesan.

Notes

This makes a good meal prep recipe. Cook up a batch of thin chicken to store in the fridge and use to top salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes.

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