Healthy lemon garlic chicken: Discover the secret recipe!
A delicious and healthy lemon garlic chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Make sure the chicken is well coated and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- This dish can be grilled instead of baked for a smoky flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg