Description
Juicy, zesty, and quick this lemon chicken recipe is a weeknight win, bursting with bright citrus and garlic flavor.`,
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: 1 tsp honey for balance
Instructions
Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.
Whisk together lemon juice, zest, garlic, oil, and seasonings.
Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Heat skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken 4–5 min per side.
Deglaze pan with extra lemon juice or broth.n
Optional: Add butter or honey for pan sauce.
Serve hot with rice, salad, or veggies.
Notes
Marinate up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor.
Add red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
Use fresh lemon only bottled just isn’t the same.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27
- Cholesterol: 75mg