Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken – Easy & Flavorful Chicken Recipe

Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken – Easy & Flavorful Chicken Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 15 minutes. Total Time: 25 minutes.
Difficulty Level: Easy

Enjoy tender chicken breasts seasoned with garlic, lemon, and oregano, served with nutritious broccoli and quinoa. This quick lemon garlic chicken recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for a flavorful homemade lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup cooked quinoa, for serving

Kitchen Tools Needed

Skillet

Knife

Cutting board

Measuring spoons

How to Make Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken

1. Heat the oil
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Season the chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

3. Cook the chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.

4. Add garlic and lemon
During the final minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and lemon juice. Stir gently until fragrant.

5. Rest the chicken
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

6. Serve with quinoa and broccoli
Serve the sliced chicken over cooked quinoa with steamed broccoli.

7. Add lemon zest
Finish with fresh lemon zest for a bright citrus flavour.

Why You'll Love This Lemon Garlic Chicken

This easy chicken recipe combines fresh lemon, garlic, and oregano for a flavorful homemade meal that's quick to prepare. Served with broccoli and quinoa, it makes a simple and satisfying lunch or dinner.

For another flavorful chicken meal, try our Free Range Chicken Drumsticks.

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