Roasted Chicken Breasts with Curry and Lemon
Golden, juicy chicken breasts marinated with garlic butter, fragrant curry powder, and fresh lemon. A fuss-free recipe that delivers big flavors with minimal effort — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 chicken breast fillets
- 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- 2
Crush the garlic cloves into a smooth paste and blend with the softened butter, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Score the fillets with shallow cuts, squeeze fresh lemon juice over them, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Spread the garlic butter paste generously over both sides of the fillets and dust evenly with curry powder.
- 5
Place in a lightly oiled baking dish and roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- 6
Rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with basmati rice and a crisp green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra tender chicken, marinate the fillets in the fridge for 1 hour before roasting. A pinch of smoked paprika adds a beautiful deep-golden color.
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