Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast

Transform a simple chicken breast into a zesty and flavorful meal with this Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe. Perfectly pan-seared and infused with fresh lemon juice and garlic, it's a quick dish that’s both satisfying and delicious.

Steps

1. Begin by seasoning the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and dried oregano on both sides. 2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Add the chicken breast and cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown. 4. Flip the chicken and add minced garlic to the pan, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). 5. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the chicken in the last minute of cooking. 6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

1 chicken breast 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano Fresh parsley, for garnish