Straightforward Lemon Herb Baked Hen Breast

We love this baked lemon herb hen recipe as a result of it takes virtually zero prep time, but tastes like we spent hours within the kitchen. The tang from the lemon with the slight warmth of lemon pepper combine completely collectively!

For less difficult hen recipes, attempt our Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts.

Why Our Recipe

• Tremendous moist hen breasts with a scrumptious lemon and herb marinade
• A lightweight and recent hen dish that doesn’t go away you feeling weighed down.
• Repurpose leftovers and use in a salad or wrap the following day!

Hen breasts are excellent for a fast meal and lean protein. It may be dressed up in so many alternative methods, and we’ve actually gone about making an attempt all of them! Lemon and herbs are a basic paring for a shiny and recent taste and this marinade actually brings out the lemon taste. Plus, our marinade ensures tremendous juicy hen!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: We use boneless, skinless hen breasts for this recipe. You can even use boneless skinless hen thighs for a juicier darkish meat end result.
• Lemon Juice: Recent is greatest however should you’re quick on time, you need to use bottled.
• Additional Virgin Olive Oil: It would be best to use EVOO for the marinade slightly than a impartial oil since you’re not cooking/searing with it.
• Lemon Pepper: Provides a slight peppery kick and further lemon taste to the marinade.
• Lemon: Thinly slice and use to garnish, including a recent pop of coloration and tang.

Hen Choices

Hen thighs and drumsticks bake fantastically when ready this manner. All you’ll want to regulate is doubtlessly the cooking time. Regardless of which minimize of hen you employ, you’ll wish to be sure it nonetheless reaches an inside temperature of 165 levels Fahrenheit. 

Juicy Hen Tip:

The key to a juicy baked hen breast is to cook dinner it at a excessive temperature, blasting it with warmth over a brief time period. Use a meat thermometer for 100% accuracy to make sure you don’t over-bake and dry out the hen. 

Make Forward Directions: 

You can also make the marinade as much as 8 hours forward. We like to start out it within the morning so it could actually marinate all day, leaving us to easily put it within the oven to bake!

Serving Solutions

Potatoes: A aspect of potatoes goes completely with this lemon herb hen. Strive our “Garlic Bread” Roasted Potatoes or our Herbed Butter Mashed Potatoes.

Rice and Veggies: Merely pair with a aspect of white or brown steamed rice and a inexperienced veggie (we love asparagus or green beans) for a whole meal.

Protein bowl: Add a mattress of rice, quinoa, and/or beans and and also you’ve bought a straightforward protein-packed bowl. Drizzle it with some type of sauce, dressing, or aioli to complete it off.

Salad or Wrap: Repurpose these leftovers and easily slice or shred your hen and use in a salad or lettuce wrap.