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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

A quick, healthy, and flavorful Greek Lemon Chicken recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Resealable bag or shallow dish
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
    1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for best flavor.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  4. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade). Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Chicken is cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.