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citrus herb chicken

ROASTED CITRUS HERB CHICKEN RECIPE

Calories254 kcal
Carbohydrates15.5 g
Fat6.5 g
Protein33.5 g
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts - (cut into 6 fillets)
  • 5 cloves garlic - (minced
  • 2 whole oranges
  • 2 whole lemons
  • 1 large onion - (sliced into thin wedges)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, juice from 1 lemon, juice from 1 orange, sugar, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken and onion slices in a medium sized casserole dish, and our juice mixture all over, making sure to coat all pieces evenly.
  • Slice remaining orange and lemon, and place evenly throughout the chicken pieces.
  • Sprinkle all over with thyme, rosemary, and additional salt and pepper (if desired).
  • Place in oven, and roast uncovered for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

Notes

The entire recipe makes 6 servings
The serving size is 1 chicken fillet
 

Nutrition

Calories: 254 kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 15.5 g (5%)Protein: 33.5 g (67%)Fat: 6.5 g (10%)Saturated Fat: 0.4 g (3%)Cholesterol: 97 mg (32%)Sodium: 467 mg (20%)Potassium: 767 mg (22%)Fiber: 3.2 g (13%)Sugar: 9.5 g (11%)Calcium: 50 mg (5%)Iron: 1.6 mg (9%)