recipilot.com

Lemon Garlic Chicken

URL: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/lemon-garlic-chicken/

Ingredients

The chicken

  • 4 pieces Boneless skinless chicken breasts

The marinade

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 1 medium Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • optional Lemon slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
  3. For the stovetop method, heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. For the oven method, preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 16-22 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
389
Total fat
19.5g
Total carbohydrates
3.2g
Total protein
48.7g
Sodium
mg
Cholesterol
mg

You might also like

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Baked Lemon Chicken

Baked Lemon Chicken

Lemon Pepper Chicken

Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken