Description
A delightful Italian dish that combines bright lemon flavors with tender chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the prepared mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. Consider using fresh herbs for more aromatic flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg