Quick and Easy Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Chicken breast4
• Lemon½ cup + 2 tsp
  Original recipe breakdown · used in multiple steps

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• Olive oil2 tbsp
• Basil1 tsp
• Dried Oregano1 tsp
• Salt¼ tsp

Method

1. 1

   Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breast in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano,; then ¼ teaspoon salt to the bag.

2. 2

   Seal the bag; then gently shake to coat the chicken evenly in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.

3. 3

   Heat a heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade; then discard the remaining marinade.

4. 4

   Place chicken breasts in the hot skillet; then cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden and the internal temperature reaches 165 ℉ (74℃).

5. 5

   At this stage, remove from the skillet and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

6. 6

   At this stage, serve hot. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.