Simple Lemon Herb Baked Rooster Breast

We love this baked lemon herb hen recipe as a result of it takes virtually zero prep time, but tastes like we spent hours within the kitchen. The tang from the lemon with the slight warmth of lemon pepper combine completely collectively!

For easier hen recipes, strive our Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Breasts.

Why Our Recipe

• Tremendous moist hen breasts with a scrumptious lemon and herb marinade
• A light-weight and contemporary hen dish that doesn’t go away you feeling weighed down.
• Repurpose leftovers and use in a salad or wrap the following day!

Rooster breasts are good for a fast meal and lean protein. It may be dressed up in so many alternative methods, and we’ve got actually gone about attempting all of them! Lemon and herbs are a traditional paring for a vibrant and contemporary taste and this marinade actually brings out the lemon taste. Plus, our marinade ensures tremendous juicy hen!

Ingredient Notes

• Rooster Breasts: We use boneless, skinless hen breasts for this recipe. You too can use boneless skinless hen thighs for a juicier darkish meat outcome.
• Lemon Juice: Recent is greatest however if you happen to’re brief on time, you should use bottled.
• Additional Virgin Olive Oil: You’ll want to use EVOO for the marinade fairly than a impartial oil since you’re not cooking/searing with it.
• Lemon Pepper: Provides a slight peppery kick and additional lemon taste to the marinade.
• Lemon: Thinly slice and use to garnish, including a contemporary pop of shade and tang.

Rooster Choices

Rooster thighs and drumsticks bake fantastically when ready this fashion. All you’ll want to regulate is doubtlessly the cooking time. Regardless of which reduce of hen you utilize, you’ll wish to make certain it nonetheless reaches an inner temperature of 165 levels Fahrenheit. 

Juicy Rooster Tip:

The key to a juicy baked hen breast is to prepare dinner it at a excessive temperature, blasting it with warmth over a brief time period. Use a meat thermometer for 100% accuracy to make sure you don’t over-bake and dry out the hen. 

Make Forward Directions: 

You can also make the marinade as much as 8 hours forward. We like to begin it within the morning so it will possibly marinate all day, leaving us to easily put it within the oven to bake!

Serving Options

Potatoes: A facet of potatoes goes completely with this lemon herb hen. Attempt our “Garlic Bread” Roasted Potatoes or our Herbed Butter Mashed Potatoes.

Rice and Veggies: Merely pair with a facet of white or brown steamed rice and a inexperienced veggie (we love asparagus or green beans) for an entire meal.

Protein bowl: Add a mattress of rice, quinoa, and/or beans and and also you’ve acquired a straightforward protein-packed bowl. Drizzle it with some form of sauce, dressing, or aioli to complete it off.

Salad or Wrap: Repurpose these leftovers and easily slice or shred your hen and use in a salad or lettuce wrap.