Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts
Juicy chicken breasts with bright lemon and dill flavor, finished with a golden crust and herb butter sauce. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 35 minutes pairs large chicken breasts, lemon, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 2 lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 2: Zest 1 lemon and thinly slice the other into rounds. Mince 2 tbsp fresh dill.
- Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 4: Remove chicken from skillet, leaving oil behind. Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour over the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Step 5: Add 1/2 cup chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon slices, and remaining dill to the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
- Step 7: Remove chicken, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Whisk 2 tbsp unsalted butter into the pan sauce until melted and glossy, then pour over chicken.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Dill Baked Chicken Breasts?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Loved it! So easy and healthy for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★★
Perfectly juicy and the lemon-dill flavor was amazing. My family devoured it!
- ★★★★☆
The chicken was a bit bland for my taste, but the recipe was simple and quick.
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