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Garlic Marinated Chicken

This simple all-purpose Garlic Marinated Chicken is great to add to sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes, and more!

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 3315 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil $0.52
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice $0.16
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced $0.26
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.02
  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts $4.94

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl or a large zip top bag. Stir the ingredients in the dish until combined.
  2. If using breasts, fillet each chicken breast into two thinner pieces. Place the chicken in the bag or in a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over top, making sure the chicken pieces are completely covered in marinade. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours (refrigerated), turning occasionally to maximize the chicken's contact with the marinade.
  3. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium. Transfer the chicken from the marinade to the hot skillet and cook on each side until well browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes each side, depending on the size of the pieces). Cook two pieces at a time to avoid overcrowding the skillet, which can cause juices to pool and prevents browning. Discard the excess marinade.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken from the skillet to a cutting board and let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 331.5kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 2.28g (1%) Protein 38.35g (77%) Fat 11.3g (17%) Sodium 432.18mg (18%) Fiber 0.4g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 331.5kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 2.28g 1%
Protein 38.35g 77%
Fat 11.3g 17%
Sodium 432.18mg 18%
Fiber 0.4g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.