Lemon Garlic Skillet Chicken
This lemon garlic skillet chicken is bright, savory, and incredibly fast to make. It uses just a handful of pantry staples and delivers lean protein with bold, clean flavor — ideal for a healthy dinner or meal prep.1
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Serving Size (g): 200g
Calories per serving: 320
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Category: Dinner
Cooking Method: Pan-Searing
Ingredients
For Chicken
✓ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
✓ 1 tbsp olive oil
✓ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✓ Zest + juice of 1 lemon
✓ ½ tsp sea salt
✓ ½ tsp black pepper
✓ ½ tsp dried oregano
Method
Preparing
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Season the meat: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
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Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Cook through: Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Infuse flavor: Add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan.
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Baste: Cook 1–2 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken.
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Rest: Remove from heat and rest briefly before slicing.
Fitness Tip: For extra juiciness and more efficient cooking, pound the chicken slightly before seasoning to ensure an even thickness across the breast.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
| Serving Size | 200g | |
| Amount per serving | ||
| Calories | 320 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 10 g | 12.82% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Sodium | 480 mg | 20.87% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | 1.09% |
| Protein | 45 g | 90% |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 22,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
