Baked Lemon Chicken Breast Recipe (Serves 4)
This lemon chicken breast recipe coats chicken lightly in flour and spices, then bakes it in a bright sauce made with lemon zest, lemon juice, and a touch of brown sugar. The ingredient list is simple and the steps are straightforward; follow the how-to for keeping the chicken juicy while the sauce gently thickens.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and set up
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a medium baking dish with sides so the sauce stays around the chicken.
Mix the flour coating
In a shallow plate, stir together flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge the chicken and shake off any excess.
Whisk the lemon sauce
In a bowl, combine lemon zest, brown sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir until the sugar starts to dissolve.
Assemble in the dish
Lay the coated chicken in a single layer. Pour the lemon mixture over the top so it runs into the corners of the pan.
Bake and baste
Bake for 25–35 minutes. Around the 15-minute mark, spoon some sauce over the chicken to keep it moist.
Check doneness and serve
Remove when the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce is still thin, bake 2–3 minutes longer. Serve hot with lemon slices.