Best 8 Baked Lemon Dill Chicken Breasts Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, baked lemon dill chicken breasts stand as a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses. With its tender and juicy chicken infused with the vibrant flavors of lemon and dill, this culinary masterpiece is a symphony of zesty and savory notes that will transport you to a realm of gastronomic bliss. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, embarking on a journey to discover the best recipe for baked lemon dill chicken breasts is an adventure that promises to yield mouthwatering results.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

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

LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS



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Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup good olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic (9 cloves)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.

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

DILL CHICKEN BREASTS



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This wonderful recipe, which was developed in the test kitchen of Canadian Living magazine, can easily be doubled.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine or 1/4 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives or 2 teaspoons green onions
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
lemon slice (to garnish)
dill sprigs (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Dredge the chicken breasts lightly in flour; season with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken, turning once, for about 6 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink inside.
  • Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Pour off all the fat from the pan.
  • Pour in the wine and bring to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring to scrape up any brown bits in the pan, for about 1 minute or until reduced and syrupy.
  • Add the cream; boil for about 1 minute or until thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Stir in the dill, chives, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir any accumulated juices from the chicken back into the pan; pour the sauce over the chicken.
  • Garnish with lemon slices and dill sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 134.8, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 26.3

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.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure that the chicken breasts are cooked evenly, it is important to use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy skin, pat the chicken breasts dry before seasoning and baking.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Baked lemon dill chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the lemon and dill add a bright and refreshing taste. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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