Description
Lemon Parmesan Chicken offers a delightful balance of tart and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken, bright lemon, and rich parmesan. It’s an effortless dish for a quick dinner that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each chicken breast into the lemon mixture, then coat with Parmesan cheese.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Substitute the chicken for fish or shrimp for a different taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 49g
- Cholesterol: 110mg