Lemon Herb Rubbed Chicken

It's mother's day weekend, my hubby is working, the kids are playing outside, I am enjoying the fresh breeze, and it's just an overall lazy weekend at our house.  I think my entire dinner prep tonight was 15 minutes and the rest was just letting it do it's thing in the oven.  Definitely my kind of dinner :)

This chicken is so tender and juicy.  It is packed full of flavor and if you want more of a lemon burst just squeeze fresh lemon juice over top.  Delicious!

Lemon Herb Rubbed Chicken

3-4 large chicken breasts

2 TBS olive oil

juice and zest of 1 lemon

1/2 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp Italian seasoning

4 cloves of garlic, minced

• Mix olive oil, lemon zest, rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt, italian seasoning, and garlic in a small bowl
• Rub mixture over on both sides of each chicken piece
• Place chicken in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray
• Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through
• Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and serve

Pretty simple yet delicious!  It is true that sometimes the simplest flavors make the most delicious meals.  I originally planned to make this in the skillet, but decided to make it in the oven instead.  You could also grill it if you prefer.  Whatever you decide I am sure you will love the delicious flavors of this chicken!

Below is the nutritional value per serving.  This recipe yields 3-4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 263 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.9g 18%

Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol 153mg 51%

Sodium 542mg 23%

Total Carbohydrates 3.9g 1%

Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%

Protein 53.2g

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 44% Calcium 2% • Iron 18%

Nutrition Grade C

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Low in saturated fat
• Very low in sugar
• High in vitamin B6
• High in vitamin C

Bad points

• High in cholesterol

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