Baked Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt
• Freshly-ground black pepper
• Olive oil
• Finely-grated lemon zest

Steps

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Place chicken on a 13x9-inch baking pan. Insert a probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts and bake in the center of a 400°F (200°C) oven until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

3. 3

   Remove to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Serve warm.