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 less difficult hen recipes, strive our Juicy Air Fryer Rooster Breasts.

Why Our Recipe

• Tremendous moist hen breasts with a scrumptious lemon and herb marinade
• A lightweight and recent 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 excellent for a fast meal and lean protein. It may be dressed up in so many alternative methods, and we’ve got definitely gone about making an attempt all of them! Lemon and herbs are a basic paring for a vibrant and recent 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 may also use boneless skinless hen thighs for a juicier darkish meat end result.
• Lemon Juice: Contemporary is greatest however if you happen to’re quick on time, you need to use bottled.
• Additional Virgin Olive Oil: It would be best to use EVOO for the marinade somewhat than a impartial oil since you’re not cooking/searing with it.
• Lemon Pepper: Provides a slight peppery kick and further lemon taste to the marinade.
• Lemon: Thinly slice and use to garnish, including a recent pop of coloration and tang.

Rooster Choices

Rooster thighs and drumsticks bake superbly when ready this fashion. All you’ll want to regulate is doubtlessly the cooking time. Regardless of which lower of hen you employ, you’ll need to be 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 frame. Use a meat thermometer for 100% accuracy to make sure you don’t over-bake and dry out the hen. 

Make Forward Directions: 

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

Serving Ideas

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 inexperienced beans) for an entire meal.

Protein bowl: Add a mattress of rice, quinoa, and/or beans and and also you’ve bought a simple protein-packed bowl. Drizzle it with some sort 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.