Description
Juicy chicken breast marinated in garlic and zesty lemon, cooked quickly for a flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss everything to ensure the chicken is well coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated chicken in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and is fully cooked through.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for an hour. Serve with rice or salad, and consider adding colorful veggies for a health boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, quick recipe, lemon garlic, weeknight meal, family dinner