Easy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken
A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner option featuring chicken breasts smothered in a zesty lemon garlic mixture and topped with rich Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the olive oil mixture.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese generously on top of each chicken breast.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet, ensuring they’re not overcrowded.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added moisture, substitute chicken thighs. Use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg