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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 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add lemon slices on top of the chicken while cooking.

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