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Skillet Greek Lemon Dill Chicken Recipe

This Skillet Greek Lemon Dill Chicken makes an easy midweek meal, that cooks quickly on the stove top, perfect for the whole family. The boneless chicken breasts are marinated in a delicious mixture of lemon zest, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. This keeps the meat juicy and moist and also adds so much flavor to this recipe. You can serve the chicken with a salad and tzatziki for a healthy lunch, or add Greek Lemon Potatoes or Greek Rice for a family dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts Boneless & Skinless
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 lemon see note 1
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

To Fillet the Chicken Breasts (see bulk of post for photos)
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  1. Lay the chicken breast flat on a chopping board.
  2. Use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast.
  3. Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the knife flat and parallel to the chopping board.
  4. Carefully cut through until you have two plump fillets.
  5. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
To Marinate the Chicken
  1. Mix the extra virgin olive oil, fresh dill, zest of the lemon (see note 1), salt, and pepper together in a non-metallic dish or ziplock bag.
  2. Add the chicken fillets and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. (I like to give it around 10 hours)
To Cook the chicken
  1. Place a large heavy-based frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Once hot, remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the pan (There is no need for extra oil)
  3. Cut the reserved lemon into quarters and add these to the pan.
  4. Cook the chicken without moving for 3-4 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Tent with foil for 2-3 minutes then serve with the charred lemon quarters.

Notes

  • Once you have zested the lemon, wrap the flesh in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator. We will cook this when we cook the chicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 714mg (30%) Potassium 457mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 714mg 30%
Potassium 457mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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