Mama's Lemon Chicken
This lemon chicken recipe features tender, golden-brown chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano, all baked to perfection. Served with steamed vegetables and mashed potatoes, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the juice of one lemon, olive oil, minced garlic, and oregano.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour the lemon-olive oil mixture over the chicken.
- Slice the remaining lemon and place the slices around the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth or water to the dish.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.