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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken with bright lemon, garlic and oregano—an easy protein for salads, bowls or a weeknight plate.

Total time22 minServes4CuisineMediterranean
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Grilled lemon garlic chickenMade for sharing

This simple chicken is the kind of flexible recipe that makes the rest of the week easier. Serve it warm for dinner, slice it over a salad, or tuck it into tomorrow’s lunch.

Why You’ll Love It

Bright, versatile and ready in under 30 minutes. It uses a short list of familiar ingredients and works beautifully for meal prep.

Helpful Tips

Cut the chicken into evenly sized pieces so everything finishes cooking at the same time. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

The recipe

Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Juicy chicken with bright lemon, garlic and oregano—an easy protein for salads, bowls or a weeknight plate.

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Prep10 minCook12 minTotal22 minDifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken

    Cut the chicken into fillets or even cubes. Toss with lemon juice, garlic and salt until well coated.

  2. 2

    Cook gently

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken with its marinade, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Brown and finish

    Uncover, add pepper and cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked through. Finish with oregano if desired.

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