Description
A simple and delicious garlic chicken recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Check the chicken with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (75°C).
- Marinate the chicken for an hour before cooking for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, beginner chicken recipes