Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe
This Greek lemon chicken recipe uses thin chicken breast cutlets marinated with fresh lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Greek seasoning, then seared in a skillet until golden, juicy, and ready for an easy dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Lemon Marinade
- 2 lemons juiced
- 40 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 15 g finely chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Slice 1 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts horizontally into even thin cutlets, pat them dry, and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and ½½ tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the chicken cutlets in a shallow dish and add the juice of 2 lemons, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 5 cloves garlic , minced, 1 tbsp Greek seasoning, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, if using, and 15 g finely chopped Italian parsley.
- Turn the chicken until well coated, cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper lemon and garlic flavor.
- Heat 40 ml extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook the chicken cutlets in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the Greek lemon chicken for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Slice Even Cutlets: I cut the chicken breasts into similar-sized cutlets so they cook at the same speed and stay juicy in the middle.
Do Not Crowd the Skillet: Cook the chicken in batches when needed because crowded cutlets steam instead of developing a golden crust.
Marinate for More Flavor: The chicken is good after 1 hour, but I leave it overnight when I want the lemon, garlic, and Greek seasoning to taste more developed.
Store Leftovers Properly: Keep cooled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, then use it cold in pitas and salads or warm it gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
