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Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 19 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the hot skillet. Discard leftover marinade.
  4. Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, flipping once halfway through.
  5. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. 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

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

% 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.