Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken
Tender baked chicken breasts are coated in a tangy-sweet mixture of lemon juice and honey, with dried oregano, garlic, and olive oil adding fragrant depth. This simple, bright dish makes an easy weeknight dinner and pairs well with vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 60
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Place the chicken breast halves in the prepared baking dish. Whisk lemon juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl, then pour the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Baste the chicken with pan juices every 15 minutes while baking.
- Calories 286.67 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 52.71 g Good Source 105%
- Carbohydrate 6.98 g 3%
- Total Fat 5.19 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.32 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.62 mg High 47%
- Sodium 113.49 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 15.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.49 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.47 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
Lemon Oregano Honey Chicken is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Honey. Each serving provides about 286.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Honey, Lemon Juice. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken healthy?
- Lemon–Oregano Honey Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 286.67 calories and 52.71 g of protein, or 105% 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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