Easy Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts recipe is easy yet delicious with the combination of juicy sour chicken and fresh herbs. As we keep coloring our plates, combination of lemon, herbs and chicken will not disappoint you with being healthy and tasty at the same time.
Hello fam! We all know that chicken is the essential part of our diet, especially if we are training regularly and trying to build those muscles. Eating boiled chicken is prefered by people who train since it is quick and easy to prepare. Today, we will share an easy lemon herb chicken breasts recipe which will taste much better than just simple boiled chicken which will also satisfy you in terms of eating a delicious meal. With this recipe, we want to show that eating healthy and high protein foods doesn’t have to be boring yet simple and quick.
To start cooking, we all should understand that marinating the chicken breasts is as important as cooking. After drying out the chicken breasts, you should start preparing the marinade. Firstly, season both sides of chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, herbs, and juice of one lemon. After you mix them well, pour them over the chicken breasts and let them rest for at least 30 minutes. You can marinate them up to 24 hours so this recipe is also good to prepare a night before.
After the marination process is done, heat the skillet over medium-heat, add a bit olive oil and fry chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each sides. Once they are golden brown, you can set them aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Additionally, you can place lemon slices over fried chicken breasts and put them in oven and bake them.
Whether you’re looking for something to eat after gym sessions or a comfortable dinner, this recipe will satisfy you as it is healthy and tasty. Impress yourself, your family and friends with this quick and easy lemon herb chicken breasts, shows that simple and healthy foods are not impossible to cook. Until next time, keep coloring your plates folks!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary and dried oregano. Juice one lemon and add it to the mixture.
- Place the chicken breasts in shallow dish or a zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, ensuring that each breasts is coated evenly. Allow chicken breasts to marinade for at least 30 minutes but up to 24 hours in fridge, to let the flavors infuse.
- Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Slice the second lemon into thin rounds and place them on top of each chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Additionally, you can transfer the skillet to the preheated oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven.
- Serve the lemon herb chicken breasts with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, salad or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken breasts is important to let the flavors infuse.
- To reduce cooking time, you can cook chicken in a skillet and skip the baking process.