Baked Lemon Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• •2 teaspoons lemon zest
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •1 teaspoon dried thyme
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •1 lemon, sliced
• •Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are well coated with the marinade. Let them marinate for about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish. Arrange lemon slices on top of the chicken.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

6. 6

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.