Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 small chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lemon (sliced)
  • Fresh parsley

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pound chicken breasts lightly so they are of even thickness.
  • Whisk together lemon juice and zest, minced garlic and corn oil in a small bowl then pour into a 13" x 9" baking dish. Lightly dredge the chicken through to coat it, then place chicken breasts side by side in the dish.
  • Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning, then rub it in with your hands. Place chicken breasts side by side, making sure there is no overlap. Arrange a few lemon slices on top of the chicken.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, basting once or twice, until juices are clear or a meat thermometer reads 160-170 degrees. *Note - depending on the size of your chicken breasts, it could take longer. Mine were pounded to less than an inch thick and take about 18 minutes. 
  • *Optional Step - To brown chicken, turn the oven to broil and place chicken under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until browned.
  • Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes while the juices settle before slicing.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, if desired.