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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken
Recipes
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 ¼ lb)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic/herb seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup white balsamic glaze, divided
  • ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese

Prep

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut lemons in half. Chop basil.

Steps

  1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Season chicken on both sides with seasoning, salt, and pepper (wash hands). Place oil in pan, then add chicken and lemons (cut side down); cook chicken 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned.
  2. Transfer chicken to 2-quart baking dish; use tong handles to squeeze juice from lemons over chicken. Top with ¼ cup balsamic glaze; bake 18-20 minutes or until chicken is 165°F.
  3. Transfer chicken to serving plates; stir remaining ¼ cup glaze into pan drippings. Top chicken with cheese, basil, and drizzle with pan sauce. Serve.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 430, Total Fat 14g, Chol 145mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carb 19g, Fiber 0g, Calc 4%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 10%, Iron 10%