Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Lemon Herb Chicken
- Prep time
- 10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 10–12 minutes PT12M
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
Both light and flavorful, this simply delicious chicken preparation may become a regular in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste Kosher salt, to taste Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Preparation
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Combine thyme, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan to create a light paste. Roll each chicken breast in the mixture and leave on the sheet pan to marinate for 20 minutes.
Place pan with chicken in the oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.