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Barefoot Contessa's Lemon Chicken

A bright and flavorful lemon chicken dish that is perfect for any occasion, inspired by the Barefoot Contessa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken breasts skin-on
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken, skin-side down. Sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

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