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Lemon Chicken

A simple yet delicious Lemon Chicken recipe that guarantees crispy skin and flavorful meat, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts Pat them dry for crispy skin.
  • 2 medium lemons Squeezed over the chicken.
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling.
  • to taste salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste black pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 medium lemon, sliced Scattered over the chicken.
  • optional extra garlic For those who love garlic flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and lay them out in a roasting pan.
  3. Squeeze lemons over the chicken and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and toss the sliced lemon over the chicken.
  5. Roast in the oven until golden brown, about 35-45 minutes.
  6. Optional: Turn on the broiler for 1 minute to crisp up the skin.

Notes

Let chicken sit at room temperature for a while before roasting for even cooking. Always use fresh lemons for the best flavor.