Garlic Lemon Paprika Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced and zest reserved

Instructions

1. Preparation:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and the zest of the lemon to form a fragrant marinade.

2. Marinating the Chicken:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Rub the marinade into the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature to absorb the flavors.

3. Searing the Chicken:
- PT10M
- 10 minutes
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken breasts to the hot skillet and sear each side for about 2 minutes until the outside is golden brown.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pan; sear in batches if necessary.

4. Baking the Chicken:
- PT20M
- 20 minutes
- Transfer the skillet with the seared chicken into the preheated oven.
- Bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken should read 165°F.

5. Final Touch:
- PT2M
- 2 minutes
- Remove the skillet from the oven and immediately squeeze the juice of the lemon over the hot chicken.
- Let it rest in the skillet for a couple of minutes, allowing the juices to settle.

6. Serving Suggestion:
- Slice the chicken breasts, arrange them on a serving platter, and garnish with any remaining lemon slices or fresh herbs if desired.

Total Time

PT52M
52 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Garlic Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Paprika Chicken, Easy Dinner, Flavorful Chicken, Oven-Baked Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Skillet Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 800 total calories for the entire dish

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