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Stainless steel skillet full of chicken breasts with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Servings: 4 Servings

Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe

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This easy, healthy lemon garlic chicken recipe is packed with flavor and so easy to prepare! Serve it up with your favorite kind of rice and roasted vegetables or a side salad for a nourishing meal.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts thin cut or pounded thin
  • Sea salt, dried dill, dried oregano, black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • cup kalamata olives
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from its packaging and pat it dry using paper towels. If you’re using full regular chicken breasts, you’ll need to slice them in half through the center in order to create two thinner filets. If you bought pre-sliced chicken cutlets or filets, you can skip this step.
  • Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with sea salt, dried oregano, and dried dill.
  • Heat the oil in an oven-safe large skillet (I use a 12-inch stainless steel) over medium-high heat on the stove top.
  • Carefully place the chicken breast fillets on the hot pan and brown for 3 minutes per side, adding the minced garlic too.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken to check for doneness. The exact bake time depends on the weight and thickness of the chicken, so for the best results, use an instant-read thermometer to spot check the internal temperature.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to sit at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to distribute throughout the breasts and result in tender chicken.
  • Serve with your choice of side dishes, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 4), Calories: 450kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 53g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 163mg, Sodium: 911mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Iron: 1mg
Course: Chicken Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked chicken recipes, chicken recipes, lemon garlic chicken, Mediterranean chicken
Author: Julia Mueller