Lemon Oregano Chicken
A simple yet flavorful dish with chicken marinated in lemon juice and oregano, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped oregano, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl until well blended.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time. Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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