Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Herb Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this mouthwatering Sugar-Free Oven-Baked Herb Chicken, a guilt-free dish bursting with fresh, wholesome flavors. Ideal for health-conscious foodies, this recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a vibrant blend of garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley, all brought to life by a zesty drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. Seasoned to perfection with paprika, salt, and pepper, this chicken bakes to golden glory under the gentle heat of your oven, delivering a perfectly balanced herbaceous aroma in just 35 minutes. With no sugar added and simple prep steps, it's a nutritious, easy-to-make option for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Serve this herb-inspired delight with a fresh side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete, wholesome meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons Fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place them in a shallow baking dish.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix olive oil and lemon juice.
Step 4
Finely chop the garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, and parsley.
Step 5
Combine the chopped herbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika in a separate bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
Step 7
Evenly sprinkle the herb mixture over the chicken breasts, pressing lightly so the herbs adhere.
Step 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the chicken moist.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Step 10
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 11
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 12
Garnish with a sprig of parsley if desired and serve the herb chicken warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (789.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1431.0 |
| Total Fat 53.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 572.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2879.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.1g | |
| Protein 215.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 123.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 228.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories