Lemon Garlic Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken breasts infused with lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and oregano to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over, ensuring they are well coated.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t rush the marinating step to enhance the flavors. Use fresh lemons for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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