Description
A crispy, juicy baked lemon chicken dish with a bright, zingy lemon glaze that combines citrus freshness with satisfying crunch, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken pieces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and lemon zest to make the glaze.
- Once the chicken is baked, brush the lemon glaze over the top of each piece.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to set the glaze.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can double coat the chicken with the flour mixture. Adjust the amount of honey for desired sweetness in the glaze.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: how to make lemon chicken, easy recipes
