Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts
This easy baked lemon chicken pairs tender chicken with bright lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, while seasoned bread crumbs, parsley, and paprika add a crisp, warmly spiced coating. It makes a quick, comforting dinner for busy weeknights and is especially appealing when a fresh, citrusy flavor is wanted.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Pour water, olive oil, and lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with bread crumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and cut a few slits in foil to vent.
- 3
Bake chicken breasts in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
- Calories 659.07 kcal High 33%
- Protein 56.11 g Good Source 112%
- Carbohydrate 27.9 g 10%
- Total Fat 37.96 g High 49%
- Saturated Fat 4.86 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 279.99 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 3.62 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 4.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.5 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 30.6 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.2 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 134.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.73 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 41.31 mg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 659.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts?
- About 55 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 659.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Oven-Baked Lemon Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 659.07 calories and 56.11 g of protein, or 112% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 279.99 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.86 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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