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Lemon Chicken Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8-10oz each)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tbs Oregano, dried
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp Lemon pepper seasoning (salt-free)
- ½ tsp Onion powder
Instructions
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- Poke the chicken breasts all over with the tines of a fork.
- Place your chicken In a resealable plastic bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, garlic clove, lemon pepper, and onion powder.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium, rimmed sheet pan fit a piece of parchment.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, and place it on a prepared sheet pan.
- Discard the remaining marinade.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken registers 165 degrees.
- Serve on a plate with lemon slices, or over a bed of spinach with lemon wedges and a light vinaigrette.
Yield: 4
Low Sodium Lemon Chicken Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Lemon Chicken recipe! With a few ingredients, you can make a dish bursting with flavor and oh-so-satisfying!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8-10oz each)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tbs Oregano, dried
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp Lemon pepper seasoning (salt-free)
- ½ tsp Onion powder
Instructions
- Poke the chicken breasts all over with the tines of a fork.
- Place your chicken In a resealable plastic bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, garlic clove, lemon pepper, and onion powder.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium, rimmed sheet pan fit a piece of parchment.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, and place it on a prepared sheet pan.
- Discard the remaining marinade.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken registers 165 degrees.
- Serve on a plate with lemon slices, or over a bed of spinach with lemon wedges and a light vinaigrette.
Notes
Servings: Makes 4 servings
Sodium per serving is 76mg per serving
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 166Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 25g
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Can you use boneless chicken thighs instead of breast?
Yes you can
Tried it tonight. Very tasty and tender.