Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breast is an easy recipe for days when you’re too tired to cook a three-course meal. All you need is a handful of ingredients from your kitchen, and you’re good! This dish goes well with roasted or pan-seared vegetables or a bowl of salad. When accompanied with side dishes like these, roasted chicken breasts make for a full-filling meal that you can enjoy for lunch or dinners. So are you ready to make roasted chicken breasts within 25 minutes? Don’t wait! Read the recipe below.
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves freshly chopped
Ingredients
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- Put the chicken breasts in a zip-lock bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, basil, oregano and salt. Seal the bag and coat the chicken well. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes or more.
- Preheat the oven to 232° C. Take out the chicken from the bag and place it on a baking dish. Top these with lemon slices and cook for 18-20 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with salad or roasted vegetables.
Recipe Tips
To achieve the red-coloured roasted chicken, add a teaspoon of paprika along with the marinade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if the chicken is cooked internally?
Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temperature – it should be around 73° C.
What can I add to give a little spicy touch to the herbed chicken?
You can add Italian seasoning or mixed herbs to your marinade if you don't want to add paprika.