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Juicy lemon herb chicken with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Lemon Herb Chicken Recipe

Juicy, flavorful lemon herb chicken made in just 30 minutes. Fresh herbs and zesty lemon create a restaurant-quality dinner perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • Large skillet (10–12 inch)
  • Instant-read Thermometer
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • Microplane/zester
  • Tongs

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Lemon Herb Marinade

  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice about 2 large lemons
  • 2 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Optional Additions

  • 1 tablespoon honey for sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

  • Whisk lemon juice, zest, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Coat chicken in marinade, refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Heat skillet with olive oil, sear chicken 6–7 min per side, baste with marinade.
  • Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let chicken rest 5 min under foil.
  • Slice and enjoy with favorite sides.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.2mg