Herb-Grown Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Herb-Grown Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken breasts marinated in garden-fresh herbs and lemon, baked to golden perfection.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 22 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs, boneless and skinless chicken breasts
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, and 1 lemon's zest and juice.
Step 3: Rub the herb mixture evenly over chicken breasts, coating all sides.
Step 4: Place chicken in a single layer in a baking dish and bake for 20-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.
Step 5: Rest chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.