You don’t need expensive ingredients to prepare a flavorful and delicious chicken dish. The trick is to marinate the chicken ahead of time so that the lemon and spices infuse the meat. Serve with pasta, rice, or cauliflower rice.
Prep time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
4 lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano, and salt in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag. Add chicken breasts to bag and shake to coat. Marinate in the fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; discard marinade. Cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Temperature of chicken should be 165 degrees using an instant-read thermometer.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices, if desired.
Marinade time: 30 minutes – 8 hours
Total time: 25 minutes + marinating time
Nutritional Information
Calories
350 calories
Carbohydrates
2g
Fat
13g
Fiber
0g
Protein
53g
Saturated Fat
2.5g
Sodium
360mg
Sugar
1g
