Zesty Lemon Garlic Marinated Chicken

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon, zest and juice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients until they are thoroughly blended.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are well-coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the chicken and marinade to a sealable plastic bag.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat. For best results, marinate for up to 3 hours.

3. Rest Before Serving:
Once marinated, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor profile and tenderness.

Note: This marinade does not require cooking; it is intended to season and tenderize the chicken prior to your chosen cooking method.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Marinated Chicken, Garlic Lemon Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Healthy Chicken Marinade, Flavorful Chicken Dish

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 920

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