Quick Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Marinate

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    380 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Quick Lemon Chicken Recipe

An easy lemon chicken recipe that's ready in no time. This delicious and quick lemon chicken is perfect for dinner and meal prep. 

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Ingredients

Servings

Lemon Chicken

  • 2 chicken breast cut in half lengthwise
  • 2 lemon juice of, plural
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Rice

  • 4 bags basmati rice Success brand
  • 3/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Lemon Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt and minced garlic.
  2. Place a chicken breasts in the marinade and flip to make sure the chicken breasts are completely marinated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the pan and sear on one side for 4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for another 4 minutes until fully cooked.

Rice

  1. Prepare Success Basmati Rice according to the package instructions.
  2. One the rice is cooked, place it in a bowl and fluff it using a fork.
  3. Add chopped parsley, lemon juice and salt to the rice. Mix well.
  4. Serve with pan seared lemon chicken.

Notes

  • You can bake lemon chicken at 400°F for 20 to 25 minutes instead of pan searing. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 380kcal (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%

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

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