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Christmas Chicken

Christmas Chicken

This Christmas Chicken is a delightful festive dish featuring marinated chicken breasts infused with garlic, herbs, and honey for a delicious holiday meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 piece lemon juice of
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, paprika, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Coat each chicken breast generously with the marinade.
  5. Arrange the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour chicken broth around it.
  6. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  7. Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 10g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap chicken breasts for thighs or add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for a twist.

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