Simple Lemon Herb Baked Hen Breast

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 Chicken Breasts.

Hen breasts are excellent for a fast meal and lean protein. It may be dressed up in so many various methods, and we’ve actually gone about making an attempt all of them! Lemon and herbs are a basic paring for a vivid and recent taste and this marinade actually brings out the lemon taste. Plus, our marinade ensures tremendous juicy hen!

Ingredient Notes

• Hen Breasts: We use boneless, skinless hen breasts for this recipe. You can even use boneless skinless hen thighs for a juicier darkish meat consequence.
• Lemon Juice: Contemporary is greatest however for those who’re quick on time, you should use bottled.
• Additional Virgin Olive Oil: You’ll want to use EVOO for the marinade relatively 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 shade and tang.

Hen Choices

Hen 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 utilize, you’ll need to ensure that it nonetheless reaches an inner temperature of 165 levels Fahrenheit. 

Juicy Hen Tip:

The key to a juicy baked hen breast is to cook 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 can also make the marinade as much as 8 hours forward. We like to start out it within the morning so it may possibly marinate all day, leaving us to easily put it within the oven to bake!

Serving Options

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 green beans) for a whole meal.

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