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Baked Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

By Laura Fuentes Updated Mar 3, 2025

5 from 25 votes

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A baked lemon herb chicken recipe that's so juicy and delicious you'll shock yourself and have everyone asking for seconds.

It’s time to make a baked lemon herb chicken that’s so juicy and delicious you’ll shock yourself and have everyone asking for the recipe.

The fresh lemon and herbs make it taste like fine dining, but you don’t have to leave the house. Just assemble everything into the baking dish and let the oven do its magic.

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Ingredients

What makes lemon herb chicken so delicious? Check the ingredient list below to find out:

  • Split chicken breasts: come with the bones-in and skin-on, and makes the most tender baked chicken breasts. Chicken leg quarters are a great alternative.
  • Olive oil: the base for our garlic herb sauce.
  • Garlic: use fresh garlic or garlic paste.
  • Fresh thyme and rosemary: bring those fragrant, south-of-France vibes to chicken.
  • Salt: for seasoning.
  • Fresh lemon: we’re using the zest and juice for double flavor.

If you need a quicker route, you can use the lemon herb sauce to make baked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you’ll need to cook them at 375F for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.

three split chicken breasts in a baking dish

How to Bake Lemon Herb Chicken

Follow the steps below, and you’ll have incredible baked chicken within the hour:

  1. Prep
    Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Lemon Herb Sauce
    Combine the olive oil, garlic, fresh chopped herbs, lemon zest, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  3. Assemble
    Place the chicken breasts into the baking dish, skin-side up. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the chicken before spreading the garlic-herb mixture over the chicken breasts.
  4. Bake and serve
    Bake for 45 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  5. Try this Crispy Skin Trick
    If your chicken is finished cooking, but you want extra crispy chicken skin, switch the oven from bake to broil and broil the tops for 2 minutes before removing them from the oven.

Success Tips for Lemon Herb Chicken

Aside from following the recipe, put these helpful tips to use so your chicken comes out evenly baked and delicious every time:

  • Use fresh lemon– the zest brings so much flavor and bottled lemon juice can’t compare to fresh.
  • Cook according to an internal temperature– to avoid overcooked chicken, check for internal temperature. White meat is cooked through at 165F and should be removed from the oven immediately.
  • Keep the skin on– the skin locks in moisture and gets super crispy. It’s one reason I love to bake split chicken breasts, the meat is tender and every bite flavorful.
lemon herb split chicken breast on a plate with broccolini

What to Serve with Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

While you’re making this Lemon Herb Chicken recipe or a similar one like my Lemon Thyme Chicken, make one or a few of these easy side dishes to complete the meal.

  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Southern Mashed Potatoes
  • Lemon Herb Roasted Broccolini
  • Spiralized Zucchini & Tomatoes
  • Creamy Parmesan Polenta

The Ultimate Lemon Herb Chicken Breast

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 55 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr
A baked lemon herb chicken recipe that’s so juicy and delicious you’ll shock yourself and have everyone asking for seconds.
5 from 25 votes
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Ingredients

  • 3 split chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh thyme and rosemary*, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a baking dish with oil.
  • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, herbs, lemon zest, and salt. Once zested, slice the lemon in half. Juice the lemon, and set it aside.
  • Place the split chicken breasts into the baking dish. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and spread the garlic-herb mixture over the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Bake, for 45 minutes, check the chicken’s internal temperature, and continue baking until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F. Time might vary based on the size of the chicken breast, on average, you’ll need 55 minutes, highly recommend cooking chicken by temperature.
  • For a crispier skin, switch your oven from bake to broil, and broil the tops for 2 minutes before removing them from the oven.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, drizzle juices over the top served with your favorite vegetable.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Abby says

    March 19, 2025 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Delicious!!

    Reply
  2. Carla says

    February 27, 2025 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Incredibly flavorful and juicy!

    Reply
  3. Jackie says

    February 25, 2025 at 3:31 pm

    5 stars
    Incredible chicken breast

    Reply
  4. Cindy says

    February 24, 2025 at 2:30 am

    5 stars
    Soooo juicy and delicious

    Reply
  5. Stella says

    February 19, 2025 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    Juicy & delish!

    Reply
  6. Sara Welch says

    April 29, 2024 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Enjoyed this for dinner last night and it was a savory success! Quick, easy and delicious; a great meal for a busy weeknight, indeed!

    Reply
  7. TAYLER ROSS says

    April 29, 2024 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was delicious! So full of lemon flavor!

    Reply
  8. Chenee says

    April 29, 2024 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    Tender and delicious. Even the kids asked for more.

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    April 29, 2024 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    This was so flavorful. I really enjoyed the flavor combination.

    Reply
  10. kushi says

    April 29, 2024 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    Flavorful and delicious herb chicken recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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