Easy Lemon Chicken (Quick & Flavorful Weeknight Dinner)
This Easy Lemon Chicken is juicy, zesty, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With bright citrus flavor and simple pantry staples, this dish is as healthy as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: ~4 servings
Ingredients
Scale
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Nonstick oil spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and lemon zest. Add the chicken and toss together. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, preheat a large skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, spray with nonstick oil cooking spray.
- Add the chicken to the pan, cooking for 3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Enjoy!