Description
A quick and flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and lemon juice to the skillet, sauté for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle lemon zest and parsley over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy lemon garlic chicken, 20-minute chicken recipe, quick dinner ideas