Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken

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Baked Lemon Garlic Chicken

A simple baked chicken with delicious flavor. Brining (soaking the meat in a savory salt solution) ensures that it stays moist and flavorful during baking. For a quicker but still flavorful dinner, skip the brining step.

Author: Katy Scott Cooking Method: Equipment Needed: , , Courses: Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Gluten Free Requires Advance Prep
A sliced piece of log (wood) serves as a plate. On the plate are grilled squash, bell pepper slides, carrots, green beans, grilled chicken breasts, and two slices of lemon with a sprig of rosemary. Photo by Mark DeYoung on Unsplash
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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 2 hrs Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 350  °F Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Brine

Chicken

Instructions

  1. Brine the chicken
    In a large bowl, combine the salt, sugar, dried red pepper flakes, bay leaf, garlic, and water. Add the chicken breasts, cover the bowl, and refrigerate it for 2 hours.
  2. Prepare the lemon

    Cut the lemon in half. Cut a 1/4-inch-thick slice from each side of the halved lemon, and set the slices aside. Squeeze the juice from the rest of the lemon and set it aside.

  3. Prepare the pan

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the oil into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish.

  4. Bake the chicken

    Remove the chicken from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Discard the brine. Place the chicken in the baking dish. Set the lemon slices on top of the chicken, and drizzle it with the reserved lemon juice and remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

    Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, or until it is cooked through. 

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