Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Recipe
This Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Recipe is the perfect choice. It is juicy, fresh, and very easy to make.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- 1/4 cup good olive oil.
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic.
- 1/3 cup dry white wine.
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano.
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 lemon cut into thin slices.
Instructions
Warm the Oil
- Warm the olive oil in a small pan. Add the minced garlic to the warm oil. Cook it for just one minute on low.
Mix the Sauce
- Take the oil off the heat quickly. Whisk in the white wine and lemon zest. Add the lemon juice and the dried oregano.
Prep the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with a towel. Place them in your large baking dish. Do not crowd them too much together.
Add the Seasoning
- Pour the lemon and garlic sauce over chicken. Sprinkle the salt and pepper on each piece. Add the fresh thyme leaves on top.
Add Lemon Slices
- Place the thin lemon slices on the chicken. They will look very pretty and add flavor. The slices also keep the chicken very moist.
Bake the Chicken
- Put the dish in a 400°F oven. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through and juicy.
Rest the Meat
- Take the dish out of the hot oven. Cover it with foil for five minutes. This helps the juices stay inside the meat.
Serve with Juice
- Pour the pan juices over the chicken pieces. Serve it warm with the roasted lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for the very best flavor.
- Do not use bottled lemon juice for this.
- Pat the chicken dry so the sauce sticks.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the center.
- Cook until the chicken reaches exactly 165°F inside.
- Use a good quality dry white wine here.
- Pour the extra sauce over rice or pasta.
- Do not overcook or the chicken will get dry.
- Add extra garlic if you love a bold taste.
- Use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.