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Lemon Garlic Chicken is tender, juicy and insanely flavorful. Make a big batch, and you can use some for leftovers later in the week!

When I was younger, my mom used to make baked garlic chicken at least once a week. Well, originally, we used to have fried chicken, but when everyone started worrying about cholesterol, we switched to something healthier.

My mom would bake whole chicken breasts in an olive oil and garlic mixture, and it was just awesome. But, the chicken took a while to cook, and I wanted something that would count as a quick and easy meal. So, I start by cutting the chicken breasts in half before putting them into the oven. It really does cut down on the cooking time, and it also makes it easier for the kids to eat.

I add the chicken to a large baking dish with plenty of olive oil. Then, I slather on some Dijon mustard and season the meat with salt and pepper. I add some chopped garlic and top that with lemon slices. Then, I squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the top.

How to Make Lemon Garlic Chicken

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Lemon Garlic Chicken

By: Dee

Baked chicken breasts seasoned with garlic, lemon and Dijon mustard

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings: servings

Ingredients

▢ 6 in medium boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced half for 12 total
▢ 4 tablespoons olive oil
▢ Salt and pepper to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
▢ 4 cloves of garlic chopped
▢ 12 slices lemon
▢ 1 tablespoons to 2 dried Italian seasoning or basil optional

Instructions

Add some olive oil to 2 baking pans, and then add the chicken
Season with salt and pepper
Spoon a thin layer of Dijon mustard on each chicken breast
Top each with a thin slice of lemon and Italian seasoning or basil, if desired
Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until done. The baking time really depends on your oven, so be sure to keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks.

Nutrition

Calories: 46kcal, Fat: 4g, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 17mg, Vitamin C: 3.7mg, Calcium: 3mg, Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

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I sometimes drizzle a little extra lemon juice and olive oil on the chicken right before I serve it — just for some added flavor. You can also add some shredded Parmesan cheese or even a little bit of butter — yum!

This lemon garlic chicken is definitely lemony, but it tastes so very fresh! I usually serve the chicken with quinoa, pasta, rice or even roasted potatoes, if we have it during cooler weather.

You can easily cut the recipe in half, but cooking extra chicken is a great way to serve leftovers later in the week! One of my favorite ways to use up the extras is to make lemon apple chicken salad. It’s perfect for spring and summer and not heavy at all.

Do you have a favorite chicken recipe?

Have a super day!

Lemon Garlic Chicken

How to Make Lemon Garlic Chicken