Make the Most Irresistible Baked Chicken in 20 Minutes With This Simple Recipe
Finding an easy chicken recipe is no small feat, especially with the time and effort some cookbooks require. Luckily, we put together one of the simplest and fastest baked chicken recipes of all time. With only five ingredients, this meal can be whipped together any night of the week. Bumping up the oven temperature slashes the cook time and contributes to the juiciest white meat! Keep reading to see how to make mouth-watering chicken in 20 minutes flat, and be sure to spoon or brush the melted butter over the top of the chicken when it comes out of the oven so there's no skimping on any of the rich, citrusy flavors. Who's ready for dinner?
— Additional reporting by Lauren Harano
Baked Chicken Breasts
Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken
From Anna Monette Roberts, POPSUGAR Food
INGREDIENTS
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee (or butter)
- 1 lemon, preferably Meyer, zest only
- Hefty pinch of salt
- Pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450°. In a small casserole dish, lay the chicken breasts flat, dot with ghee (or butter), sprinkle with lemon zest, and liberally season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 20 minutes. Allow chicken to rest for up to 15 minutes before serving.