Description
A quick and flavorful lemon chicken recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour lemon juice and zest over the chicken, stirring to coat.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
Keywords: 30-Minute Zesty Lemon Chicken, quick lemon chicken, easy chicken recipes, zesty chicken dinner