LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN - Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless; pounded and sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets)
• 1 whole Lemon (Zested and sliced into thin rounds)
• 6 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (For marinade and cooking)
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (Homemade or store‑bought)
• 0.125 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (Pinch, optional for heat)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped; half for the marinade, half for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Season chicken on both sides)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Zest and Slice Lemon

   Using a microplane, zest the whole lemon, then slice the lemon into thin rounds for garnish.

   Time: PT5M

2. Mince Garlic

   Peel and finely mince six garlic cloves.

   Time: PT2M

3. Prepare Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine the lemon zest, lemon juice (from half the lemon), minced garlic, 2 Tbsp olive oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.

   Time: PT5M

4. Prep Chicken

   Place each chicken breast on a cutting board, slice horizontally through the middle to create two thin cutlets, then season both sides with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate Chicken

   Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, then let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).

   Time: PT30M

6. Heat Skillet

   Place the skillet over medium‑high heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, and wait until the oil shimmers.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high

7. Sear Chicken

   Lay the chicken cutlets in the hot skillet. Cook 4‑5 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the interior reaches 165°F (74°C).

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium-high

8. Finish with Marinade

   Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken, let it simmer for 1 minute to coat the pieces.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

9. Garnish and Serve

   Sprinkle chopped parsley and arrange lemon slices over the chicken. Serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

1 g