Easy Baked Lemon Chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Prepare the sauce. Gently heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and heat until tender but not browned, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Remove from heat, add the wine, lemon zest and lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper and stir.

Step 4

Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Step 5

Pat chicken dry. Place skin side up in the dish. Spoon some of the sauce over top to coat completely.

Step 6

Slice the lemon and tuck it in, skin side down (otherwise it will scorch) between the chicken pieces.

Step 7

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, (less for boneless breasts) depending on the size of your chicken pieces. Check for doneness. (165°F.) If the skin isn't crispy, place the dish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until browned.

Step 8

Remove from oven, cover with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Spoon some of the sauce from the bottom of the dish over the chicken just before serving.