Lemon Garlic Butter Italian Dressing Chicken
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Bright citrus meets rich butter and herby Italian dressing in this simple, restaurant-quality roasted chicken dish.
- Total Time: Under 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the lemon-garlic butter mixture over the chicken, turning the pieces so they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the lemon slices around and over the chicken.
- Roast for about 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden around the edges.
- Spoon some of the flavorful pan juices over the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Always let the cooked protein rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow juices to redistribute.
- Fresh lemons provide superior brightness compared to bottled juice.
- Room temperature butter whisks more smoothly into the dressing base.
- Prepare the marinade in the morning and let the meat absorb flavors until dinner.
- Sliced leftovers make excellent sandwiches or salad toppings.
- Adjust garlic levels or add red pepper flakes to suit your preference.