Wire Rack Baked Chicken with Lemon-Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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Baked on a wire rack for even browning, infused with bright lemon and garlic flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 285 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 285 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1, zested and juiced lemon
4, minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place wire rack in baking sheet and coat lightly with cooking spray.
Step 2: Rub 1.5 pounds chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season evenly with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
Step 3: Arrange chicken on wire rack, skin-side up, and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and edges are golden brown.