Main CourseMediterranean
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Bright, garlicky lemon chicken with herbs and a simple pan sauce, ready in about 25 minutes.
About this recipe
Tender chicken pieces are seasoned with oregano, garlic and fresh lemon, then quickly cooked until golden. This easy weeknight recipe is fresh, savory and works well with rice, roasted potatoes, salad or vegetables.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 600 g boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Lemon Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)optional
Instructions
Prep
1
Pat the chicken dry, then season it with salt, black pepper and oregano.
2
Whisk the lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic together in a small bowl.
Cook
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook until browned on the first side. 6 min timer
4
Turn the chicken, add the remaining olive oil and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through. 5 min timer
Finish
5
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the lemon and garlic mixture and toss the chicken until evenly coated and the sauce slightly reduces. 2 min timer
6
Remove from the heat, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories229.81 kcal
Protein34.05 g
Carbs1.99 g
Fat9.97 g
Sat. fat1.63 g
Fiber0.34 g
Sugar0.34 g
Sodium390.61 mg
Cholesterol109.1 mg