I made Ina Garten's easy lemon chicken breasts for my family and friends. They were a huge hit.

David SilbertJan 16, 2024, 03:17 IST

Ina Garten's lemon chicken recipe was easy, even for a beginner like myself. Andrew Toth/Getty Images; David Silbert

I'm guilty of overcooking chicken breast, but Ina Garten's recipe helped me prepare a tender entrée.
I couldn't find boneless chicken with the skin on, so I substituted it for split halves.

As a beginner cook, I'm always looking for easy meals that taste great.

Ina Garten's recipes have quickly risen to the top of my to-cook list. Her meals are simple with just a few ingredients and they're also flavorful.

This time, I prepared her lemon chicken breasts for my parents and a few friends, and we were all impressed.

The recipe requires just nine ingredients. All I had to buy was chicken.

I already had most of the ingredients for the chicken. David Silbert

The recipe called for a teaspoon of minced thyme leaves.David Silbert

Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before you start.David Silbert

Two lemons provided just the right amount of zest.David Silbert

The thyme and oregano enriched the flavor profile.David Silbert

I chose to add a little more thyme.David Silbert

The recipe called for olive oil, salt, and pepper.David Silbert

None of the lemons went to waste.David Silbert

I made sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts.David Silbert

The skin was perfectly crisp.David Silbert

Ina Garten's lemon chicken was tender and flavorful.David Silbert