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Lemon Chicken
  • 20 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 30 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN
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Ingredients

  • Pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

Mise En Place

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
  • Slice the chicken into 8 pieces. Slice the lemon into 8 rounds.

Preparation

  • Place the chicken in the prepared baking pan. Drizzle oil over the top. Season with salt and pepper and top each piece of chicken with a slice of lemon.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Minimum temperature should be 165 F.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

Recipe in Action

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  • 4 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Add your chicken on a bed of brown rice and your favorite steamed vegetables to make a complete heart healthy meal!

Cultural Facts

Lemons are native to Asia and they are believed to be a hybrid between a citron and sour orange.

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