Paleo Lemon Dill Chicken (Printable)
Tender baked chicken with bright lemon and fresh dill, ready in 45 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Marinade
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - Juice of 2 lemons
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
11 - ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
12 - Lemon slices
13 - Additional fresh dill, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, garlic, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
03 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub them evenly with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Pour the marinade evenly over the chicken breasts, turning to coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
05 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear when pierced. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
06 - Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of bright lemon and earthy dill makes every bite feel like sunshine on a plate, even on the grayest days
- Its the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with almost zero effort, perfect for those nights when you want something special without the stress
02 -
- I once skipped the resting step thinking I was too hungry to wait, and all those beautiful juices ended up on the plate instead of in the chicken, so trust me on this one
- If you're using chicken thighs instead of breasts, you'll need to add about 10 minutes to the cooking time, but honestly the extra richness is worth the wait
03 -
- Use a glass dish for marinating instead of metal, which can sometimes react with the lemon and create off flavors
- Patting the chicken completely dry before the oil rub helps the spices adhere better and promotes more even browning