Description
Tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon and garlic mixture, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Whisk until well blended.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Massage marinade into chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chicken on the grill or bake for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra tenderness, mix in plain Greek yogurt into the marinade or try various spice variations to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, Greek, quick dinner, weeknight meal, healthy