Description
A tantalizing dish of marinated chicken breasts in a zesty lemon and garlic blend, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish, then pour the marinade over the top.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill or skillet, searing for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to lock in moisture. Customize ingredients as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg