Ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
fresh lemon juice
garlic (minced)
paprika
a mix of dried and fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, oregano, or parsley)
lemon zest
salt and pepper
Instructions
1-Marinate ahead: Marinate raw chicken up to 24 hours ahead in a sealed bag or bowl in the fridge.
2-Store leftovers: Keep leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
3-Freeze for later: Freeze raw chicken in the marinade or cooked chicken for up to 2 months; if freezing raw, thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking and do not over-marinate.
Last Step:
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💡 For extra juicy chicken, brine the breasts in salt water for 15–30 minutes before marinating.
⏱️ Do not marinate longer than 2 hours at room temperature; the lemon acid can begin to toughen the meat.
🧊 Leftover cooked chicken keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg