Garlic Lemon Chicken Breast Fillets

Submitted by phebabysmum

"This recipe is delicious and low fat, i dont need to say any more, it speaks for itself."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 chicken breast fillets, skinless
• 1 lemon
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme

directions

1. Juice lemon.
2. Finely mince garlic.
3. Combine half garlic with lemon juice.
4. Using a sharp knife, slice small openings into chicken breast.
5. Stuff garlic into slits in chicken.
6. Baste with lemon and garlic.
7. Sprinkle thyme over top, (add a little to lemon mix).
8. Place onto a wire rack over a tray of water.
9. Bake for approx 1 hour in moderately hot oven.Baste regularly.
10. Alternatively you could prep the same and grill or bbq chicken.

Reviews

[willa]

I was afraid this was going to be bland, but in fact it was quite tasty. I tend to go overboard, so I did use more garlic and lemon called for. Also, I cooked it on a grill pan, which i think really helped take it to a new level. The caramelization of the juices and garlic really added an extra depth of flavor.

 

[LilKiwiChicken]

I made this using bone-in chicken - I lifted the skin & made small slits in the meat, and inserted the garlic. I also put some of the marinade in the pocket formed between the skin & meat. I then baked it in the oven on 175 degrees (on an oven rack). This was very very yummy, I love lemon (fave citrus), garlic & thyme (fave herb) & think they compliment each other well - I think it's a matter of personal preference to be honest. Thanks for this very easy way of cooking chicken with lots of flavour.

 

[Megamuzik]

I prepared this exactly as instructed. It was definately flavorful, but I relized that the thyme,garlic,and lemon really didn't compliment each other that well.