Lemon Garlic Chicken
A quick, healthy, and flavorful lemon garlic chicken recipe that's ready in less than 30 minutes!
6 Servings
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | Sugar | 4 g |
| Carbs | 5 g | Cholesterol | 144 mg |
| Protein | 29 g | Sodium | 552 mg |
| Fat | 15 g | Fiber | – |
| Sugar | 4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | ||
| Sodium | 552 mg | ||
| Fiber | – |
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 12 min Total Time: 27 min
Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Zest from 1 lemon
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
Wood or metal skewers (optional)
Optional garnish: additional chopped fresh herbs
Optional, for serving: cooked rice or rice pilaf, pita bread, Naan bread, or pita chips, tzatziki sauce, chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion, sliced olives, feta cheese, pickled red onion, hummus, marinated cucumbers
Instructions
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before using.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Adjust one of the oven racks to the top position (about 6 inches from the broiler). Preheat the broiler on HIGH.
In a large measuring cup or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, oregano, parsley, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
Place the chicken in a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Pour about ¾ of the sauce over the chicken; toss to coat. Reserve a little bit of the sauce for brushing or for serving.
Thread the chicken onto the skewers, or let the excess sauce drip off and just add the chicken directly to the sheet pan.
Place under the broiler for 11-14 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the chicken halfway through for even cooking.
Brush the cooked chicken with reserved sauce. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread, rice, and other optional toppings of choice.