Description
This Ina Garten chicken recipe is a timeless favorite that never fails to impress. The succulent chicken breasts are infused with a delightful blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, creating a dish that is both elegant and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the Sauce: Warm olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic, then mix in white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and salt. Pour into a baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry, place over sauce, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add lemon wedges.
- Bake: Bake for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and skin is browned. If needed, broil for 2 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Cover with foil, let rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and serve with pan juices.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Ina Garten, Chicken, Lemon, Garlic, Herb, Baked Chicken
