Quick Chicken Breast Dinner: Easy Mediterranean Baked Recipe

When weeknights feel chaotic and you just need something simple, this quick chicken breast dinner is the ultimate lifesaver. Juicy, zesty, and infused with Mediterranean flavors like lemon, garlic, and herbs—it’s the kind of dish that feels special without being complicated. Trust me, your family will think you spent way longer than 10 minutes prepping.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 oz each)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp dried thyme

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Marinate: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme. Coat chicken and let rest for 10 minutes.
2. Bake: Place chicken in baking dish, pour marinade on top, and bake at 400°F for 35–45 minutes, until internal temp hits 165°F.
3. Broil: Move to top rack and broil 3–5 minutes until golden.
4. Rest: Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

“Even picky eaters will love this chicken—mine asked for seconds, and that never happens with plain chicken breast.”

Quick Chicken Breast Dinner

This Mediterranean baked chicken breast recipe is juicy, garlicky, and perfect for busy weeknights. Just 10 minutes of prep!

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Chicken Breast, Quick Dinner

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

• Baking Dish

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme

Instructions

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme.
• Coat chicken with marinade and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken in a baking dish, pour marinade on top.
• Bake for 35–45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• Broil for 3–5 minutes to finish with a golden top, then let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This juicy chicken dish comes together quickly with pantry staples—perfect for weeknights. Pair with a salad or roasted veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 680mg | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.2mg