Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet Recipe

Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet Recipe

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet: None

Description

Quick and delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken Skillet recipe that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Bursting with flavor, it's an easy one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 2 lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. 3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. 4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. 5. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. 6. Pour in lemon juice and zest, scraping the bottom to release flavors.
  7. 7. Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce.
  8. 8. Cook for an additional minute before serving.

Notes

  1. Adjust lemon juice to taste for more tanginess.
  2. For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon juice and garlic for a few hours before cooking.