Description
Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in Foil is a delightful, hassle-free dish that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful feast. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon blend are perfectly paired with tender baby potatoes, all wrapped up in foil for easy cleanup. This recipe not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an irresistible citrus aroma. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan meal will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 2 large fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare large sheets of aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix the juice and zest of two lemons, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs to create the marinade.
- Place each chicken breast on the center of a foil sheet and surround them with halved baby potatoes.
- Drizzle the lemon marinade over the chicken and potatoes generously.
- Fold the foil tightly to seal the packets securely.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through—steam will escape when opened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg