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Lemon herb chicken breasts

April 28, 2020 by Alida Ryder 16 Comments

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Juicy lemon herb chicken breasts are the perfect easy protein and perfect for quick cooking. The lemon herb marinade is easy and is delicious with chicken.

Lemon herb chicken breasts

Chicken breast recipes are a dime a dozen on the internet but if you’re looking for an easy, simple and drop-dead-delicious way to cook chicken breasts quickly, you’ve found it! These lemon herb chicken breasts are a regular in our house because they are so good and they are so versatile. Serve them as is with sides of your choice, slice them and serve on salads or sandwiches or use them in tacos and quesidillas.

Ingredients needed

Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 
  • Olive oil. 
  • Lemon juice. 
  • Garlic. 
  • Paprika.
  • Herbs – Oregano, thyme, parsley, sage and rosemary are all great with chicken.

Lemon herb chicken breasts

How to cook chicken breast

To make sure chicken breast is juicy and delicious, make sure to marinade them in a punchy, herb-filled marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to a few hours. Be careful with marinades containing citrus as they can break down the proteins too much and make the chicken gummy. You can also freeze them in the marinade to speed up meal prep. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, mixed dried herbs, fresh thyme, lemon zest and garlic. Place the skinless, boneless chicken breasts in between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten them out slightly with a meat mallet or rolling pin. By doing this you are making sure the chicken is all one thickness and you’re also tenderizing the meat slightly.

Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 20 minutes. Make sure the skillet, pan or grill you are using is pre-heated then cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute in the meat before slicing and serving.

How long to cook chicken breasts

Chicken breasts are cooked when the interior temperature is 75ºC/165ºF. I prefer to remove chicken breasts from the heat when it is around 68ºC/154ºF as it will continue cooking as it rests. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, slice into the thickest part of the chicken breast, if the meat is opaque and white throughout, the breasts are cooked.

What to make with chicken breast

  1. Pea and feta quinoa salad
  2. Easy oven baked fries
  3. Easy side salad with lemon dressing
  4. Blue cheese avocado strawberry salad
  5. Easy spicy garlic baked potato wedges
  6. Lemon risotto
  7. Cheesy broccoli rice
  8. Summer grilled corn salad

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Lemon herb chicken breasts

Lemon herb chicken breasts

Juicy lemon herb chicken breasts are the perfect easy protein and perfect for quick cooking. The lemon herb marinade is easy and is delicious with chicken.
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Course: Dinner, Easy Recipe
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast recipe, easy chicken recipe, Lemon herb chicken breasts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 257kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts (skinless + boneless)

For the lemon herb marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp chilli/red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts between two layers of parchment/baking paper and flatten out slightly with a meat mallet/rolling pin. 
  • Whisk together the marinade ingredients. 
  • Place the chicken in a glass container and pour over the marinade. Mix to make sure the chicken is well-coated then cover and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours, refrigerated. 
  • To cook the chicken breasts, heat a skillet, pan or grill then add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through but still juicy. 
  • Remove from the heat and cover with foil, allowing the chicken to rest for at 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1299mg | Potassium: 442mg | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.7mg

 

 

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Comments

  1. Faiz

    January 28, 2021 at 3:37 AM

    Amazing flavor I added chicken broth to give it a bit of gravy. So delicious

    Reply
  2. Kaitlyn

    October 17, 2020 at 9:04 PM

    I don’t understand these measurements at all…

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      October 19, 2020 at 11:04 AM

      What are you struggling with?

      Reply
  3. David Brown

    July 27, 2020 at 11:35 AM

    Very tasty and quick to prepare. I have saved a few of your other recipes to try including your peri peri sauce.
    Many Thanks and Regards
    I left Springs TVL in 1971 and been in Ireland ever since.

    Reply
  4. Courtney

    June 10, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    How long do you have to cook the chicken 4/5 minutes seems too short

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      June 11, 2020 at 1:51 PM

      Depending on their thickness you are cooking them 3-5 minutes per side so 6-10 minutes in total. If you have flattened them out they will cook much quicker.

      Reply
  5. Shawna

    December 22, 2019 at 3:36 PM

    Is there a way to make these in a crock pot or instant pot? These were fabulous, thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      December 28, 2019 at 3:16 PM

      The end result won’t be the same but you could. I haven’t tried it so can’t say with certainty how long it would take though.

      Reply
  6. Amanda

    May 18, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    Just curious what the “dried herb mix” is? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 19, 2019 at 9:01 AM

      Any dried herb mix you have or love. Herbs de Provence, Italian herbs, etc.

      Reply
  7. Hannah

    May 15, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    My new go-to. I bulk prepped a whole lot of chicken breasts on Sunday and my lunches have never been this good!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM

      So smart! And super thrilled you like this recipe.

      Reply
  8. Carol

    May 15, 2019 at 7:44 AM

    The juiciest most delicious chicken breasts I’ve ever made. Great recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM

      Wow, thanks for your feedback Carol! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    May 10, 2019 at 8:53 PM

    Love how easy and versatile these chicken breasts are Alida. Perfect plain, in a salad or as a sandwich. Delicious!

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      May 12, 2019 at 5:24 PM

      Thanks Mary Ann! It’s one of my favs.

      Reply

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