Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
120 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinating Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 19 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken
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Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken that is ready in 30 minutes and goes with everything! This is your new go-to recipe for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, and salt to the bag. Shake the bag gently to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the hot skillet. Discard leftover marinade.
- Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, flipping once halfway through.
- Continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve hot. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes for great flavor, or up to 8 hours for a deeper taste. Avoid marinating longer than 12 hours to prevent mushy chicken. In a pinch? A quick 15-minute marinade works too!
- Instead of a plastic bag you can always marinate in a shallow dish. Simply whisk the marinade in a mixing bowl, place your chicken in, and pour the marinade right over.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1breast
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
278mg
(12%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
29.9mg
(33%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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120 reviews
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