Best Easy Lemon Dill Chicken Breasts Recipes

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BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts, split

Steps:

  • Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LEMON & DILL CHICKEN



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Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Chicken Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (1-1 1/4 pounds)
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, or canola oil, divided
¼ cup finely chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until well browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk broth, flour, 1 tablespoon dill and lemon juice in a measuring cup and add to pan. Cook, whisking, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan; reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter. Season sauce with salt and pepper and spoon over the chicken. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 339.5 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LEMON-DILL CHICKEN



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Enjoy this flavorful chicken sprinkled with onion that's ready in 25 minutes - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter or margarine
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
  • Mix wine, dill weed, lemon juice and salt; pour over chicken. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
  • Heat wine mixture to boiling. Boil about 3 minutes or until reduced by about half; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 220 mg

BAKED LEMON-DILL CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple, delicious, tangy chicken breasts baked in a melody of spices using fresh ingredients. After baking, garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme sprigs, if desired. Best served over a bed of rice.

Provided by Rhonda Slauenwhite Frank

Categories     Baked Chicken Breasts

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (5 ounce) boneless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons honey
5 lemons
4 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Set chicken breasts into a shallow casserole dish and brush 1 tablespoon honey onto each breast.
  • Zest 1 lemon, then cut in half. Slice remaining lemons. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the tops of the chicken breasts and sprinkle with lemon zest. Combine dill, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle spices on top of the chicken. Cover chicken breasts with lemon slices and set 1 tablespoon butter on each piece of chicken breast.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 116.8 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 159.8 mg, Sugar 17.4 g

EASY LEMON DILL CHICKEN



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I found this on fabulousfoods.com and wanted to post it on here to save it. It's a fast and easy (and healthy!) meal.

Provided by Kiki Freebird

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fat free sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a small bowl.
  • Spray a medium casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/4 of the lemon dill sauce on bottom of pan.
  • Arrange chicken breasts on top of sauce in a single layer.
  • Pour remaining sauce over chicken and spread evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 183.2, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 28.1

EASY LEMON & DILL CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Easy Lemon & Dill Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 27m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 chicken breasts (skinless & boneless)
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2-1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 grated lemon, juice and rind of
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
chopped parsley or green spring onion (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a non stick pan and cook the chicken over medium heat until a nice golden brown on each side.
  • Takes about 8mins in total.
  • Meanwhile mix wine, dill, lemon rind, juice and lemon pepper seasoning together.
  • Pour over browned chicken and heat to boiling, then reduce and simmer for about 15mins.
  • Remove chicken from pan and bring sauce back to the boil to reduce to about half.
  • Pour over chicken and garnish with the parsley or spring onion.
  • Serve over boiled or steamed rice with a salad on the side if liked.

SLOW-ROASTED LEMON DILL CHICKEN



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The lemon and dill in this slow-cooked recipe give the chicken a bright, fresh taste. Pair the entree with a side of noodles or a mixed green salad. -Lori Lockrey, Pickering, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
1/4 cup chicken stock
4 sprigs fresh parsley
4 fresh dill sprigs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place onions on bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix butter and lemon zest., Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from chicken breast; rub butter mixture under the skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks. Place chicken over onions, breast side up. Add stock, parsley and dill., Drizzle lemon juice over chicken; sprinkle with seasonings. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours (a thermometer inserted in thigh should read at least 170°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

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