Description
Experience the delightful taste of 20-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken, a dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a zesty marinade of lemon juice, garlic, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for those hectic weeknights, this quick recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful meal that’s sure to impress family and guests alike. With just one skillet needed for preparation, you’ll spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying your delicious creation! Serve it alongside your favorite sides like rice or fresh salads for a complete dining experience that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess.
- Cook chicken in the skillet for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg