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Greek Lemon Chicken

Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe for Succulent Meals

This Greek Lemon Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken breasts with lemon, garlic, and oregano, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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  3. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
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  4. Transfer marinated chicken to a greased baking dish along with any remaining marinade.
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  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
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  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with extra marinade drizzled on top.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 36gFat: 15g

Notes

This chicken dish pairs wonderfully with a Greek salad or roasted vegetables. Optionally, top it with crumbled feta or olives for authenticity.

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