Simple Lemon Herb Chicken

This lemon herb chicken is a quick and easy main dish of juicy chicken breasts flavored with lemon, oregano, and parsley—ready in just 15 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 medium lemon, juiced, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in a bowl; pour 1/2 of the lemon juice over chicken and season with salt.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Place chicken into hot oil. Add remaining lemon juice and oregano; season with black pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Garnish chicken with parsley to serve.