Perfectly baked and zesty lemon rosemary chicken breasts for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. A quick gluten-free and paleo option to flavor up bland chicken with just two simple ingredients! Paired with savory paprika oregano roasted acorn squash and you have a complete family meal!
I eat minimal animal products. I only eat chicken and fish (i.e.: salmon, tilapia, flounder, barramundi, tuna, sardines) and I only have them as a protein option for dinner. Otherwise I am all about a vegan approach to eating, but I don't believe I would fully remove these animal proteins from my diet. My body functions best with them included and that's okay with me!
I do believe you should choose organic, sustainable, humanely-treated products when you can even if they do cost more. So that is my stance on eating minimal animal products. Cutting dairy, eggs, and all other meats was so easy for me and I would never go back to eating them. But everyone should listen to their own unique body and choose what best works for them and keeps them energized and healthy!
Now to the recipes. When I cook I NEVER use salt so my spice cabinet is jam-packed with every spice and herb under the sun to flavor my food. I love playing with flavors, but some times I want something a little more traditional. And that is what you get with these Lemon Rosemary Baked Chicken Breasts. For a nice side dish I give you my recipe for the best Baked Paprika Oregano Acorn Squash.
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Perfectly baked and zesty lemon rosemary chicken breasts for an easy weeknight dinner recipe. A quick gluten-free and paleo option to flavor up bland chicken with just two simple ingredients!
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main, Chicken
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Large Lemons
- 1 ½ TB Dried Rosemary (crushed)
- 1 TB Dried Parsley
- 1 ½ Tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- ½ Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, zest and juice 2 lemons completely. Add all spices and herbs and mix.
- Add the chicken, mix and coat on all sides. Place the bowl (covered or uncovered) in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes remove the chicken from the fridge and pour all the bowls contents into a greased baking dish and place in the oven for 35 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.
- Let sit for five minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Baked Paprika Oregano Acorn Squash
Ingredients: (serves 4-6)
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2 Acorn Squash
- Paprika
- Black Pepper
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425*F.
- Wash each Squash and pierce with a knife, then microwave each for about 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to make them soft! You just want to heat them enough that you will be able to easily cut them.
- Cut each squash in half, scoop out the seeds and "guts" (I like to use an ice cream scoop for this), cut each half in half again, then cut into half rings, like so...
- Repeat for the other squash then, place the halves on a non-stick baking sheet (I just use a cooking sheet with foil and rub a bit of oil down).
- I don't measure my spices so put on amounts that will please your mouth.
- Then place the sheets in the oven for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the halves are soft and a little shriveled.
- Enjoy!
So what's your take on "eating animals"?
Any awesome chicken recipes I should know about? Feel free to link up in the comments!
Easy Peasy Life Matters
This chicken looks and sounds amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
L
This is the perfect chicken recipe to come across because a friend recently gave me several pounds of chicken and I also have rosemary left over from a recipe I made last week lol Thank you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well that's fantastic!
Miz Helen
Lemon and Rosemary one of my favorite winter combinations!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's a great one!
Christina @ Juggling Real Food and Real Life
I'm with you Rebecca. We have really reduced our meat consumption and prefer to purchase quality meat. It does cost more, but since we reduced how much meat we eat our budget is ok with the increase. Your chicken photography really is stunning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
These photos needed a major update!
Tami Lewis
I love finding new chicken recipes! Thanks for this for this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Welcome 🙂
Amberjane
Sounds like a gorgeous recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Beverly
I love to use lemon and rosemary and this dish looks great. Nice and light.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Beautiful flavors, right?
Kate
This looks so yummy! I made something similar to this in the crock pot using chicken thighs. So mouthwatering!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are classic, always loved, flavors!
Michelle Wilson
This sounds delicious, and your photography here is so beautiful! Definitely going to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
This chicken post needed some major updates (still need to update the squash!)
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
I love these flavors. Lemon rosemary chicken is one of my favorites.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Such a classic here too!
Anita
This recipe looks so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Raia
So delicious! I'm featuring your chicken goodness at this weekend's party. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I guess it's good I updated the photos!
Valerie
This looks so good and easy to make!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally!
Mary-the boondocks blog
What a yummy recipe! I am a chicken lover and this would be perfect for dinner night, any night. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yup! Really quick and easy!
Charlene Asay
I love a great chicken recipe. This looks great! Thanks for sharing with us all.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just a classic!
Mother of 3
These sound yummy and perfect for winter.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Leila ( A Polyglot Mum)
Looks delicious!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Debbie Wilson
Rebecca, I've saved to Pinterest to try. Thanks for sharing it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Eb Gargano
Oh this just looks so gorgeous and I bet it tastes delicious! I love the idea of pairing it with acorn squash too. What a fab idea. I'm definitely pinning these two. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Eb!
Emma
The chicken looks amazing and I love that it uses different types of seasoning, all of which I have in my cupboards so would also make a very thrifty dish. I will have to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
An old stand-by of simple classic flavors!
OneDizzyBee
What an elegant looking dish! I'm challenged in the kitchen but this will make me look like I actually know what I'm doing. Pinned for future use!
Daniela Apostol
It looks so delicious! Rosemary and lemon work so well together.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
A classic flavor!
Emily
This chicken looks tasty! I love how the rosemary makes it also look nice on a plate. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ha, thanks Emily!
Regina L. L. Wells
Delicious! Both the chicken and the acorn squash...paprika, mmm. Cannot wait to try this!
Kati | Houseful of Handmade
I love lemon and rosemary! Can't wait to try this chicken.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Kati! Classic flavors!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
I love the combination of lemon and rosemary together! These chicken breasts look delicious - know it will be a great weeknight meal we'll all enjoy!
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
Looks like an easy and healthy recipe. A good weeknight recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Definitely is!
Chellie
Oh yum! These looks fabulous. Can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Ana@CelebratingSunshine
I love the look of that squash in the pan and the chicken looks amazing! I will definitely try these on weekend. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Ana!
Ana Valentin
As a semi vegan I'll admit the cravings for many animal items often sway me into being more leniant and I honestly can't say the diet change has made much of an impact, or maybe I just cant remember However I do feel better on my impact on the world and lessening the amount of cruelty I induce or support. I admire your balance and wish I could somehow do the same to statiate certain cravings and ensure my protein intake is adequate......but I have to say the extremist in me wins out on this battle
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
How do you eat?