Description
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring marinated chicken breasts cooked to perfection with lemon, garlic, and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Chicken Breasts (skinless and boneless)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra-virgin)
Juice and zest of 2 Fresh Lemons
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 tbsp Greek Oregano (fresh)
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then squeeze fresh lemon juice over and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating longer and serving with a side of quinoa and steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, garlic, Greek, healthy, easy, dinner
