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Citrus and Herb Chicken Breast

Zesty Citrus and Herb Chicken Breast for a Summer Breeze

This Citrus and Herb Chicken Breast recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces REP Provisions Petite Chicken Breast Choose fresh, quality chicken for optimal flavor and tenderness.
For the Marinade
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil for a unique taste.
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice Freshly squeezed is always the best choice.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Substitute with vinegar if citrus isn't handy.
  • 1 tsp Local Honey Optional; can be replaced with maple syrup if desired.
  • 1 piece Shallot Finely diced.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust quantity based on garlic preference.
  • ½ tbsp Dried Oregano Feel free to use fresh oregano if available.
  • ½ tsp Salt Essential seasoning.
  • ½ tsp Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • ¾ tsp Paprika Consider smoked paprika for extra flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 pieces Oranges Use for slicing and roasting.
  • 1 piece Lemon An additional citrus burst.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Provides aromatic flavors.
  • 4 sprigs Thyme Provides aromatic flavors.
  • 1 piece Red Onion Roasted for added texture.

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Slice the oranges and lemons thinly; cut the red onion into wedges.
  4. In a baking dish, arrange the citrus and onion, drizzling about ⅓ of the marinade over them and tossing to coat.
  5. Place the chicken breasts over the arranged citrus and pour the remaining marinade over them.
  6. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes, basting halfway with pan juices.
Serving
  1. Optional: Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for an extra pop of color.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For long-term storage, freeze the chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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