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Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken

This Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken is a bright, high-protein main dish made with simple Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Gluten-free, low-carb, and heart-healthy, it’s a versatile recipe perfect for meal prep, salads, wraps, or pairing with your favourite sides.
Servings: 2
Calories: 335.9kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp parsley chopped (optional garnish)

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Zester or microplane
  • Baking dish or sheet pan

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a small baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  • Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towel.
    2 chicken breasts
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon zested, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, ½ tsp paprika, 1 pinch sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper
  • Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken, coating both sides well. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes if you have time (even 10 minutes helps with flavour).
  • Place the chicken in the baking dish and roast uncovered for 18–22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches about 155–160°F.
  • Switch the oven to BROIL (high) and broil for 2–4 minutes.
  • Finish with parsley and extra lemon zest before serving.
    1 tsp parsley

Cooking Tips

  • Proper Drying: Patting chicken dry helps the marinade adhere better and improves browning.
  • Marinating Time: Allow at least 15 minutes for deeper lemon-garlic flavour penetration.
  • Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer and remove chicken at 155–160°F; it will continue cooking while resting.
  • Resting Period: Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
  • Broiling Finish: Broiling at the end enhances caramelization and colour.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Lemon Herb Chicken
Serving Size
 
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
335.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13.2
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
14
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Cholesterol
 
144.6
mg
48
%
Sodium
 
338.1
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
902.7
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
3.7
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1.1
g
5
%
Sugar
 
0.6
g
1
%
Protein
 
48.6
g
97
%
Vitamin C
 
10.1
mg
12
%
Vitamin D
 
0.2
µg
1
%
Calcium
 
40.9
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.5
mg
8
%
Magnesium
 
67.3
mg
17
%
Zinc
 
1.4
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.