Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly in the olive oil mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of each chicken breast.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is golden and crispy.
- Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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