Description
Juicy chicken breasts infused with vibrant lemon and aromatic garlic for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Add the chicken to the pan and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for about 1 minute.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and add the lemon zest.
- Cover the pan and let it cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes or substituting chicken thighs for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg