Are you in the mood for a fresh and flavorful dinner tonight? Then you'll love my recipe for Lemon and Thyme Chicken. This dish combines juicy chicken breasts with the bright and citrusy flavor of lemon and the fragrant aroma of thyme. It's a simple recipe that is packed with flavor and is sure to impress your dinner guests. The combination of lemon and thyme creates a light and refreshing taste that is perfect for a warm summer evening
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Servings : 4
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless - 2 pounds
- Garlic cloves, minced - 2
- Lemon zest - 1
- Lemon juice - 1
- Fresh thyme - 4 sprigs
- Lemons, cut into wedges - 2
- Sea salt - to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Directions:
- Start by preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Take a large bowl and place the chicken pieces inside.
- Give the chicken a generous sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Mix in the minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme sprigs, making sure each piece of chicken is well coated.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken to a baking dish that's been lightly greased with oil.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is ready, take it out of the oven and serve it warm with a garnish of lemon wedges on the side.