Description
This Italian-inspired chicken breast is a healthy, flavorful main course featuring tender poultry seasoned with aromatic garlic, earthy oregano, and bright lemon juice. Perfectly seared to lock in moisture, this versatile dish offers a golden-brown crust and succulent texture. It is a reliable weeknight staple that pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or fresh garden salads, ensuring a restaurant-quality meal in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced finely
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped finely
2 tbsp lemon juice
Sea salt to taste
Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper until they reach an even thickness of half an inch.
Season both sides of each breast generously with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the chicken in the skillet, ensuring they do not touch.
Sear the chicken for five minutes on the first side until a deep golden color develops.
Flip the chicken carefully using tongs.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from heat, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
Dried basil can be substituted for dried oregano.
This dish is excellent for meal prep and can be served cold in salads or wraps throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg