5 from 10 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
380 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
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
- In a large bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt and minced garlic.
- Place a chicken breasts in the marinade and flip to make sure the chicken breasts are completely marinated.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 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.
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Rice
- Prepare Success Basmati Rice according to the package instructions.
- One the rice is cooked, place it in a bowl and fluff it using a fork.
- Add chopped parsley, lemon juice and salt to the rice. Mix well.
- 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
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.