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Baked Chicken Breasts

This is a really easy chicken recipe for those people that don't have much experience in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly-ground black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Finely-grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brush both sides of chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides liberally with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and finely grated lemon zest.
  2. 2
    Place chicken on a 13x9-inch baking pan. Insert a probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts and bake in the center of a 400°F (200°C) oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  3. 3
    Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Baking

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