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Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

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Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts Recipe

Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts Recipe

Juicy lemon herb chicken breasts are the perfect easy protein and perfect for quick cooking. The lemon herb marinade is easy and is delicious with chicken.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

  • Course: Dinner, Easy Recipe
  • Cuisine: American
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 257 kcal
  • Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (skinless + boneless)
  • For the lemon herb marinade
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten out slightly with a meat mallet/rolling pin.
  2. Whisk together the marinade ingredients.
  3. Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the chicken is well-coated then cover and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerated.
  4. To cook the chicken breasts, heat a skillet, pan or grill then add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy.
  5. Remove from the heat and cover with foil, allowing the chicken to rest for at 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 442mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

Recipe source: https://simply-delicious-food.com/lemon-herb-chicken-breasts/