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Garlic Lemon Chicken

Garlic Lemon Chicken: Bold Flavor in Every Juicy Bite

Discover bold flavors with Garlic Lemon Chicken that's quick to prepare and perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 thighs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil for marinade
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 unit Fresh Lemon Juice & Zest juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or paprika for milder kick
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Pepper Flakes omit for non-spicy
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cube Instant Chicken Bouillon or chicken stock
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for frying
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs the star of the dish

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • large bowl or Ziplock bag
  • cast-iron grill pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, blend together 4 tablespoons of olive oil, fresh cilantro, juice and zest of one lemon, minced garlic, chicken bouillon, chili powder, chili flakes, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into a large bowl or Ziplock bag. Pour half of the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight.
  3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat, adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan.
  4. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and place them gently into the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Transfer the garlic lemon chicken thighs to a serving platter. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and enjoy immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t forget to drizzle with the reserved marinade before serving for an extra flavor kick!

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