Skillet Lemon Chicken
A vibrant dish combining the flavors of zesty lemon and fragrant garlic with tender chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce.
- Simmer for a few minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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