Pour bottled lemon juice and these 3 ingredients over raw chicken breast halves into a glass baking dish for a comforting meal people always return to
This Amish-Style Lemon Baked Chicken combines tender chicken breast halves with a savory glaze of lemon juice, melted butter, garlic powder, and simple seasonings. Covered first to lock in moisture and then finished uncovered, this easy 4-ingredient chicken dish bakes up juicy with a warm lemon-butter pan sauce perfect for spooning over every piece.
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Amish-Style 4-Ingredient Lemon Baked Chicken
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves | 4 (about 2 pounds) |
| Bottled lemon juice | 1/2 cup |
| Salted butter, melted | 1/4 cup |
| Garlic powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
Step-By-Step Directions:
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Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and set out a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
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Arrange chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in the baking dish, pounding thicker pieces to an even thickness if necessary.
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Mix lemon sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the bottled lemon juice, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Pour over chicken: Slowly pour the lemon juice mixture evenly over the chicken, spooning liquid over the tops to coat thoroughly.
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Bake covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes to lock in moisture.
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Uncover and finish: Carefully remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
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Rest and serve: Allow the chicken to rest in the pan juices for 5 to 10 minutes, then spoon the warm lemon-butter sauce over each piece before serving.
