Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 720 gChicken breast
• 30 mlOlive oil
• 12 gSalt
• 2 gPepper
• 6 gLemon zest

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
   • Prepare a baking pan (approx. 33 x 23 cm) or line with parchment paper.
2. 2

   Season

   • Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil.
   • Sprinkle both sides liberally with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and finely grated lemon zest.
3. 3

   Bake

   • Place the breasts on the prepared baking pan.
   • Optionally insert a probe thermometer into one breast. Bake in the center of the oven at 200 °C until internal temperature reaches 75 °C (about 15–25 minutes depending on thickness).
4. 4

   Rest and serve

   • Remove to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes so juices redistribute.
   • Serve warm (e.g. with salad, roasted vegetables or rice).