Delightful Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
• 4 lemons, cut in half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 ½ cups water, divided
• 1 cube chicken bouillon

Step 1

Lightly heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the chicken breasts skin-side up in a baking dish, then sprinkle half of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika over the top. Flip the chicken over and season the other side with the remaining spices. Give the lemons a good squeeze over the chicken, then toss the squeezed lemons aside and pour in 1 cup of water around the chicken.

Step 2

Pop the dish into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes. While the chicken is baking, combine the rest of the water with the chicken bouillon in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once ready, pour this flavorful mixture over the chicken, flip the pieces so the skin is facing up again, and return the dish to the oven.

Step 3

Keep baking until the chicken skin is beautifully golden and crispy, and the meat is cooked through—no pink near the bone and juices running clear. This should take around 45 more minutes. To be sure, check with an instant-read thermometer; it should register 165°F (74°C) near the bone before serving.