Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Greek Lemon Chicken recipe. Succulent chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then baked or grilled to perfection. A perfect dish for a quick weeknight meal or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- lemon slices
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Add the chicken and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cooking Method:
- For Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C), bake chicken for 22–25 minutes.
- For Skillet/Grill: Cook for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with lemon slices and parsley.
Notes
- Pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or a Greek salad.
- You can reserve half of the marinade to drizzle over the cooked chicken as a sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
