Description
Oven-Roasted Citrus Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that elevates any weeknight meal or dinner party with its bright citrus notes and crispy skin. This simple recipe combines juicy chicken breasts marinated in a tantalizing blend of fresh oranges and lemons, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfectly roasted to golden perfection, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour marinade over it; let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Arrange sliced oranges and lemons around the chicken.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg