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Zesty Lemon Garlic Chicken: An Easy Flavor Explosion
A delicious lemon garlic chicken recipe that elevates any occasion with fresh flavors.
Course
Chicken Recipes
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Chicken Dinner, Comfort Food, easy recipe, Flavor Explosion, lemon garlic chicken, Weeknight Meal
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
pieces
Calories
350
kcal
Equipment
Skillet
Cutting board
knife
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
4
pieces
chicken breasts
boneless and skinless
3
tablespoons
olive oil
for frying
4
cloves
garlic
minced
2
lemons
juiced
fresh
1
teaspoon
salt
to taste
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
to taste
1
tablespoon
fresh parsley
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Pour lemon juice over the chicken, letting it sizzle.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
piece
|
Calories:
350
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
25
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
18
g
|
Cholesterol:
90
mg
|
Sodium:
400
mg
|
Potassium:
500
mg
|
Vitamin A:
2
IU
|
Vitamin C:
25
mg
|
Calcium:
2
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg