Simple to Make Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 5minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with salad or roasted vegetables.
Recipe Notes

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.

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Simple to Make Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Breast
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Recipe
Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve hot with salad or roasted vegetables.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips

To achieve the red-coloured roasted chicken, add a teaspoon of paprika along with the marinade.

Share your version of this recipe

What's your recipe for a roasted chicken – herbed marinade or saucy marinade? Share your version of the recipe with us!

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.