Description
Need a simple yet delicious chicken dinner for a busy evening? This one-pan lemon garlic chicken is the perfect choice, bursting with fresh flavors and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the lemon garlic sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a light salad for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg