Tenderized Chicken Breast
A simple yet flavorful tenderized chicken breast recipe marinated with olive oil, lemon, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over them, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chicken for baking: Remove from the fridge, let rest for a minute, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear and it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- Slice the chicken into juicy portions and serve!
Notes
For best results, marinate for 1-2 hours. Can be grilled instead of baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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