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Simple Lemon Chicken

A quick and easy lemon chicken recipe that is flavorful and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts to the skillet.
  2. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden color.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.

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