Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, skinned and boned

1 whole lemon

zest and juice of two lemons

2 tbsp olive oil

3 red onions, cut into wedges

small bunch fresh thyme

1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

Mix the lemon juice and grated zest with one tablespoon of olive oil.

Season well and set aside.

Cut 3 diagonal slashes in each chicken breast, then place a sprig of thyme in each slash.

Put chicken and onion into a large roasting tin.

Slice the whole lemon and place around the chicken. Drizzle the lemon juice mix over the top.

Sprinkle with more thyme and season.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, basting ocassionally, until golden and cooked through.

Serve with rice or creamed potaotes.

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