Italian Lemon Chicken

Moist chicken, brimming with tangy lemon, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Golden, juicy perfection!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Dairy Free Diet

Keyword chicken breasts, italian seasoning, lemon, sheet pan meal

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Marinating Time 30

Servings

Calories 197kcal

2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for coating the pan
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons minced dried garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or 3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 12 chicken tenders, or 8 chicken thighs, skin removed
Chopped fresh parsley for serving

To prepare the chicken, in a shallow dish or large zip-top bag, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat, pressing the marinade into the meat. If you have the time, marinate for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Coat an outdoor grill, grill pan, or skillet with olive oil and preheat to medium-high. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the marinade, and add the chicken to the hot pan. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through (a meat thermometer should register 165 degrees for all cuts of chicken).
Top the chicken with fresh parsley and serve.