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A serving of flavorful lemon garlic chicken with herbs on a white plate.

Lemon Garlic Chicken

This flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe features tender chicken infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then season it generously with salt and pepper on all sides and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully place the seasoned chicken in the hot pan and sear until golden brown on both sides.
  3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried oregano, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
  5. Garnish the finished lemon garlic chicken with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately for the best flavor.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in half of the lemon-garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.