Looking for a healthy, flavorful meal that everyone will love? Try this delicious lemon chicken! It’s juicy, yummy, and ready in just 35 minutes — perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
4 boneless chicken breasts
¼ cup olive (橄榄) oil
½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp each: dried oregano, thyme, garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed <挤出>)
1 tbsp lemon zest (柠檬皮) (from 2 lemons)
6 garlic cloves, minced
Tools: Baking dish, mixing bowl, oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prep the Chicken: Heat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Make sure the chicken breasts are at room temperature and then place them in a baking dish.
Make the Marinade (腌料): In a bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread this thick paste evenly over the chicken.
Create the Sauce: In the same bowl, combine white wine, brown sugar, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining salt. Pour over the chicken.
Bake: Place the baking dish into the oven. Bake for 30 minutes until golden and cooked through. Tip: Avoid overcooking to keep the chicken moist!
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1.1. Why is chicken broth mentioned in the ingredients list?
A To replace lemon juice if unavailable.
B To add more flavor to the sauce.
C To be used instead of white wine.
D To make the chicken less salty.
解析：选C。细节理解题。材料部分括号中注明“½ cup white wine (or chicken broth)”，说明鸡汤是白葡萄酒的替代品。故选C。
2.2. What should be done before mixing the marinade?
A Preheat the oven to 360°F.
B Freeze the chicken breasts.
C Combine olive oil with herbs.
D Squeeze lemon juice from lemons.
解析：选A。细节理解题。步骤1中明确提到“Heat the oven to 360°F”（把烤箱预热到360华氏度）在准备鸡肉前完成。故选A。
3.3. What is TRUE about the sauce preparation?
A It uses a separate bowl from the marinade.
B It includes both lemon juice and zest.
C It requires 2 tsp of salt in total.
D It is poured under the chicken.
解析：选B。细节理解题。“Create the Sauce”部分提到“lemon zest, lemon juice”，说明同时使用柠檬汁和柠檬皮。文中提到“same bowl”A项错误；总盐量为2茶匙（步骤2用1茶匙，步骤3用剩余1茶匙），C项错误；酱汁是“pour over the chicken”D项错误。故选B。
