Lemon Herb Chicken
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
10 min
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Total Time
15 min
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Servings
2
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Difficulty
Easy
A quick and tasty chicken dish cooked with fresh lemon juice and simple herbs. It’s juicy, light, and perfect for an easy meal with very few ingredients.
Nutrition per serving
264kcal
Protein
37g
Carbs
2g
Fat
11g
0g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
91mg
Sodium
Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 p skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 p medium lemon, juiced, divided
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Take the chicken pieces in a bowl. Pour some lemon juice over them and add a little salt. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- 2
Heat some olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Place the chicken in the hot pan carefully.
- 3
Add the rest of the lemon juice, a pinch of dried herbs (like oregano), and some black pepper.
- 4
Cook the chicken for about 5–10 minutes on each side until it turns golden and is fully cooked inside.
- 5
Check that the juices run clear or the chicken is fully done. Turn off the heat and add some chopped fresh herbs (like parsley) on top before serving.
