Description
This Lemon and Herb Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and juicy meal featuring a zesty marinade of fresh lemon juice, herbs, and spices. Marinated chicken breasts are sautéed to perfection, resulting in a healthy and delicious dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup white wine
- juice of 1 lemon
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, cut into 2 inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (for cooking)
For Serving
- chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a resealable 1-gallon bag, combine 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried oregano, paprika, white wine, lemon juice and zest, kosher salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and mix gently to combine all ingredients.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the bag, seal it, and massage the marinade into the chicken until fully coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
- Heat the pan: Place a large sauté pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Cook the chicken: Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade bag (discard the marinade) and place them in the heated pan. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter, squeeze lemon wedges over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Marinate for longer (up to 4 hours) to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Use a digital food thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe temperature.
- If white wine is unavailable, substitute with chicken broth or apple cider vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be adjusted for low sodium by reducing the salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 13.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.7 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 52.7 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
