Lemon Garlic Chicken
A quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe that combines bold flavors with simple ingredients, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For best flavor, let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes or even a few hours. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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