Simple Lemon Herb Chicken
Description
This lemon herb chicken is a quick and easy main dish of juicy chicken breasts flavored with lemon, oregano, and parsley—ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 medium lemon, juiced, divided
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pinch dried oregano
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2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
Directions
1
Place chicken in a bowl; pour 1/2 of the lemon juice over chicken and season with salt.
2
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Place chicken into hot oil. Add remaining lemon juice and oregano; season with black pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
3
Garnish chicken with parsley to serve.