Description
This easy and flavorful chicken recipe will transform your meals in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy days, it’s packed with taste and simple ingredients. Whether you’re craving a comforting dish or need a quick dinner solution, this chicken recipe will not disappoint.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the lemon juice and stir well to combine with the garlic. Scrape up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the garlic lemon sauce. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken absorbs all the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth when making the sauce.
- Feel free to serve this chicken recipe with a side of roasted vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasoning as per your taste for a spicier or milder dish.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet/One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Recipe, Quick Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken, 30-Minute Dinner, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Chicken with Sauce Recipe