Description
Lemon garlic chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that combines zesty lemon and aromatic garlic for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Add chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with rice or vegetables.
- You can grill the chicken instead of baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon garlic chicken