Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

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This lemon-herb chicken is a simple, quick, and delicious dish. All you need are a few herbs, a lemon, and of course, the chicken! The amount of spices is completely up to you. You can add more or less according to your taste.

Submitted by Carolyn Stilwell
Updated on May 19, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 medium lemon, juiced, divided

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pinch dried oregano

  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a bowl; pour 1/2 of the lemon juice over chicken and season with salt.

  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Place chicken into hot oil. Add remaining lemon juice and oregano; season with black pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  3. Garnish chicken with parsley to serve.

    Two white plates of pan-fried chicken breasts and spaghetti noodles garnished with lemon slices and parsley
    Simple Lemon-Herb Chicken . Allrecipes

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts, yield, and method when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
11g Fat
2g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 37g 75%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 356mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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