Description
Uncle Bob’s Bistro Chicken is a flavorful, tender baked chicken dish marinated with herbs, garlic, and a touch of lemon, reminiscent of classic bistro-style cooking. Perfect for a hearty dinner served with vegetables or potatoes.
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush both sides with the marinade. Let sit for 10–15 minutes if time allows.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and garnish: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 1–2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Can be cooked on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes per side if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Bistro
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
