Lemon Herb Chicken

Lemon Herb Chicken uses fresh rosemary and thyme to provide a moist and flavorful dish. I love growing herbs that I can use to give recipes fresh flavor.  Fresh herbs can usually be purchased in the produce section of your grocery store. Although if you’ve never tried growing herbs before, here is a great selection of seeds to get you started! Herbs are really easy to grow! Garlic is something else I grow in my garden which adds great flavor to many dishes. Now all I need is a lemon tree and I’ll be set for this recipe! I hope you enjoy this (mostly healthy) chicken!

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Recipe:

Lemon Herb Chicken

Serves 5

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

40 min

Total Time

55 min

Marinade

1. 1/2 cup lemon juice
2. 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
3. 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
4. 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary
5. 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
6. 1 teaspoon salt
7. 1/2 teaspoon pepper

In Addition

1. 4-5 chicken thighs or small breasts (skin on)
2. oil or melted butter

Instructions

1. Remove the rosemary and thyme leaves from the stems. Then combine all marinade ingredients in a shallow dish or ziploc bag and mix well.
2. Place the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for several hours.
3. Preheat oven to 425.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and place in baking dish with the skin side up. Reserve marinade. Baste chicken with oil or melted butter.
5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes then use reserved marinade to baste. Let chicken cook an addition 20-25 minutes or until skin browns.

Notes

1. I like to get everything ready the night before then I put the chicken in the marinade before I go to work and let it marinate all day.

By Roseann Hampton

Adapted from Annie's Eats

1. Teresa

   MAY 30, 2017 AT 8:52 PM

   Your recipe sounds delicious. I love the idea of preparing it all ahead of time and letting it marinade, so when you get home the prep is quick and easy!

   
   roseannmhampton
   1. MAY 31, 2017 AT 6:21 PM

      It definitely makes my life easier when I get home from work!

      
      Patrick Weseman
2. MAY 30, 2017 AT 11:30 PM

   That looks so yummy. I need to try to make it.
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   roseannmhampton
   1. MAY 31, 2017 AT 6:18 PM

      Thanks Patrick!

      
      Helen Reynolds
3. MAY 31, 2017 AT 12:21 AM

   This looks so good! I love those flavor combinations. Thanks for sharing.

   
   roseannmhampton
   1. MAY 31, 2017 AT 6:20 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Helen!

      
      Alissa Apel
4. MAY 31, 2017 AT 11:12 AM

   This does look great! I have a recipe for lemon potatoes and chicken. It reminds me of that.

   
   roseannmhampton
   1. MAY 31, 2017 AT 6:20 PM

      I’ll have to check out your recipe! Thanks for stopping by Alissa!

      
      Leanna
5. MAY 31, 2017 AT 3:27 PM

   Lemon Chicken is a favorite when I go out. Now I have a recipe to try at home. Thanks for sharing. Pinning to my cooking board.
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   roseannmhampton
   1. MAY 31, 2017 AT 6:19 PM

      Thanks for pinning Leanna!

      
      Donna Reidland
6. JUNE 2, 2017 AT 1:04 AM

   This looks simple and delicious. My idea of a great recipe!
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   roseannmhampton
   1. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 2:35 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Donna!
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      Debrashoppeno5
7. JUNE 3, 2017 AT 8:54 PM

   I love lemon so this caught my eye. It sounds delicious and I will be trying it soon.

   
   roseannmhampton
   1. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 2:36 PM

      Hope you like it as much as we do Debra!
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      Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
8. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 3:41 AM

   I love simple dishes like this one! Looks so good!

   
   shelley
9. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 10:40 AM

   This sounds delicious! I love recipes that marinade over night.

   
   roseannmhampton
   1. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 2:34 PM

      Me too, Shelley – makes it much easier when you get home from work!
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      Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
10. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 11:46 AM

    This looks wonderfully moist and delicious! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
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    roseannmhampton
    1. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 2:37 PM

       Thank you Helen!
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       Carol
11. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 3:52 PM

    I’ve done something similar. Marinade is fantastic – and I love your herb combo.
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    Sandy Sandmeyer
12. JUNE 4, 2017 AT 8:45 PM

    Wow, this recipe sounds delicious. I’ve pinned it for a future dinner. Thanks for hosting my blog!
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    Vickie@Vickie's Kitchen and Garden
13. JUNE 5, 2017 AT 5:22 AM

    I usually just use rosemary and thyme but I love the sound of lemon in the marinade. I can’t wait to give it a try!

    
    Vanessa
14. JUNE 5, 2017 AT 5:28 AM

    I am going to make this tonight. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.

    
    Patty
15. JUNE 5, 2017 AT 7:19 AM

    Looks great! Sounds like it’s a delicious dish, too!

    God bless,
    Patty
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    Amberjane
16. JUNE 5, 2017 AT 3:08 PM

    I love growing herbs and love a great recipe that uses them.

    
    Jess
17. JUNE 5, 2017 AT 3:52 PM

    This sounds amazing! PINNED! 

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    Pat
18. JUNE 6, 2017 AT 8:13 PM

    Ooooh, can’t wait to try this out this summer! All my favorite savory flavors 
    Thanks so much for sharing this at Coffee and Conversation last week! Come by again sometime soon!!!

    
    roseannmhampton
    1. JUNE 7, 2017 AT 7:00 PM

       Hope you enjoy it Pat!

       
       Debbie Kitterman
19. JUNE 7, 2017 AT 10:30 PM

    Roseann, this looks delicious! I love a good chicken recipe, I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the linking up with #TuneInThursday this week. See you next time!

    
    Beverly
20. JUNE 8, 2017 AT 9:39 AM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
    See you next week.
    Hugs,
    Bev
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    Rachel Teodoro
21. JUNE 13, 2017 AT 12:36 PM

    Just wanted you to know that I included this as part of my create link inspire round up. Thanks for linking up!

    
    roseannmhampton
    1. JUNE 13, 2017 AT 4:12 PM

       Thanks so much Rachel!