Lemon Garlic Chicken (With Easy Marinade)
Juicy, flavorful chicken marinated with lemon and garlic, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 32 oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 lb chicken thighs)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil (plus 2 tbsp additional if using stovetop)
- 1 medium Lemon (zested and juiced; 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken on stovetop or grill until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lemon slices on top before serving.