Baked Lemon Chicken
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 teaspoons thyme, fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 3 cups onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 lemon, sliced into 10 slices, seeds removed
Directions
- Combine pepper, garlic, and thyme.
- Lay chicken pieces into a 11x13 baking pan. Sprinkle seasonings over chicken.
- Combine onions, broth, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Heat to a boil.
- Pour hot lemon mixture around chicken. Top each chicken piece with a lemon slice.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.
Recipe Tips
Serve over brown rice, whole wheat couscous, or pasta. Feel free to experiment with this recipe! Pair with colorful vegetables, such as tomatoes and spinach, or add honey for a sweet glaze.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Lemon Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
14%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 194mg
65%
Sodium 405mg
17%
Potassium 821mg
23%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 73g
146%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
26%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
5%
Iron
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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