Juicy Lemon Chicken

Tender chicken breast marinated in bright lemon and garlic, pan-seared to juicy perfection. A light, high-protein dinner that fits perfectly into a weight-loss plan.

Juicy Lemon Chicken

Preparation

1
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, coat well, and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
3
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5
Pour any remaining marinade into the pan during the last 2 minutes to create a light sauce.
6
Rest the chicken for 2 minutes, then slice and serve with the pan sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrational Values per serving

178
kcal
27g
protein
1g
carbs
7g
fat

Ingredients

  • Chicken Breast, boneless skinless 2 breast
  • Lemon Juice 2 tbsp
  • Lemon Zest 1 tsp
  • Garlic 2 clove
  • Olive Oil 1 tbsp
  • Salt 0.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper 0.25 tsp
high-protein low-carb low-calorie gluten-free clean-eating
Difficulty 1/3
Duration 30 Min