Lemon Garlic Chicken
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
281 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Lemon Garlic Chicken
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A quick, healthy, and flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe that's ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- wood or metal skewers (optional)
- Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh herbs
- Optional, for serving: cooked rice or rice pilaf, pita bread, Naan bread, or pita chips, tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, sliced olives, feta cheese, pickled red onion, hummus, marinated cucumbers
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before using.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust one of the oven racks to the top position (about 6 inches from the broiler). Preheat the broiler on HIGH.
- In a large measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, parsley, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Pour about ¾ of the sauce over the chicken; toss to coat. Reserve a little bit of the sauce for brushing or for serving.
- Thread the chicken onto the skewers, or let the excess sauce drip off and just add the chicken directly to the sheet pan.
- Place under the broiler for 11-14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
- Brush the cooked chicken with reserved sauce. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread, rice, and other optional toppings of choice.
Notes
- If it's convenient, you can marinate the chicken in the lemon garlic sauce for up to 3-4 hours. I wouldn't leave it in the marinade much longer than that, since the marinade is quite acidic (which can result in mushy meat). This isn't necessary, though -- the chicken will still be delicious without that extra marinating time. Just make sure that you reserve the extra sauce to brush onto the cooked meat at the end.
- These chicken skewers would also be delicious on the grill instead of under the broiler. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- If you're using wooden skewers, make sure that you soak them in water for at least 20-30 minutes before adding the chicken. Otherwise they can catch fire under the broiler or on the grill. You might like these metal kabob skewers, which you can reuse (and don't require soaking).
- The total cooking time will vary depending on your individual oven. You'll know that the chicken is done when it's charred in parts, golden brown all over, and the juices run clear. If using an instant-read thermometer, the chicken should reach 165°F.
- The nutrition information is just an automatically calculated estimate, assuming about half of the marinade is consumed (and the other half discarded).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/6 of the chicken
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
552mg
(23%)
Potassium
400mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the chicken | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 552mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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