Quick Lemon Chicken Marinade

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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    1 chicken breast

  • Calories

    202 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Quick Lemon Chicken Marinade

This delicious lemon chicken marinade will transform up to 2lbs of plain chicken into an incredible meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced & zested, large
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk the olive oil with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in a large zip bag.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, and seal. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to 4 hours.⁠
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the olive oil. Place the chicken breasts on skillet and cook, 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165F.⁠
  4. Remove the chicken and let it rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. 

Notes

  • This recipe yields enough marinade for 2 lbs of chicken. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1.5g (1%) Protein 25.7g (51%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Cholesterol 82.7mg (28%) Sodium 342.2mg (14%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1chicken breast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken breast
Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 1.5g 1%
Protein 25.7g 51%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Cholesterol 82.7mg 28%
Sodium 342.2mg 14%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.3g 1%

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

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