Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this easy chicken recipe featuring juicy, marinated chicken breasts paired with vibrant vegetables. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this dish combines savory and sweet flavors, making every bite a delightful experience. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Ensure each piece is well-coated and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat up the grill.
- Cook chicken for 20-25 minutes in the oven or grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Check that juices run clear.
- Optional: Add seasonal vegetables during the last 10 minutes of cooking for added nutrition.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg