Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts
Tender baked chicken breasts are marinated in a bright Mediterranean blend of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and thyme. The result is juicy chicken with fresh citrus and herbal flavor, suited to an easy weeknight dinner or a simple meal for two.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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
- 60
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place them in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl, then pour the marinade over the chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- 2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 3
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade on top.
- 4
Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending on thickness. Move the baking dish to the top rack and broil the chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 472.3 kcal High 24%
- Protein 52.83 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 2.61 g 1%
- Total Fat 28.49 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 3.64 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.65 mg High 47%
- Sodium 121.13 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.57 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 39.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.83 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breasts is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 472.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 472.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Baked Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 472.3 calories and 52.83 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 121.13 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.64 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus 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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