Flavorful Baked Chicken
Discover the irresistible simplicity of Flavorful Baked Chicken—a juicy and tender dish that’s bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfectly marinated with olive oil, zesty lemon juice, minced garlic, and a fragrant blend of oregano, thyme, and paprika, these baked chicken breasts are expertly cooked in a bath of savory chicken broth to achieve mouthwatering taste and succulence. Ready in under an hour with minimal prep, this chicken recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual weekend dinners. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, it pairs beautifully with roasted veggies, a crisp salad, or fluffy rice. Whether you crave healthy baked chicken or an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser, this dish checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
Rub the marinade into the chicken breasts ensuring they are well coated and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator for more flavor.
Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish.
Pour the chicken broth around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the baked chicken with your choice of sides such as roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or fluffy rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 522 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 217.4 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2004 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
