Description
Tender chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lemon, and Mediterranean spices, perfect for a light yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and golden.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish or salad.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor. This recipe pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh Greek salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, lemon, Greek, healthy, grilled