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Close-up of sliced, glazed chicken breast showing juicy interior, part of our Chicken Recipes in 20 Minutes.

20-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken

This recipe provides a fast, healthy dinner option using simple ingredients. You can prepare and cook this chicken in about 20 minutes, making it suitable for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 breasts
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon Juice of (about 2 tbsp)

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over each breast and season both sides with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil if needed. Place the seasoned chicken in the pan and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Turn the chicken over, adding minced garlic to the pan. Cook for another 6 to 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with lemon zest if you want more flavor.
  6. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalProtein: 53gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 660mg

Notes

This recipe uses simple, whole ingredients that support clean eating goals. The total time is 25 minutes, which includes a 5-minute rest period after cooking.

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