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Greek Lemon Chicken

A fresh tasting clean eating chicken dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breasts in half the thickness so they'll cook more quickly.
  • Put two lemons in the microwave for 10 seconds on high. Rotate the lemons and microwave again for 10 seconds on high.
  • Slice the lemons half-way through the middle. Turn the sliced side up and squeeze lemon juice into a measuring cup.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil and oregano together.
  • Pour marinade over the chicken in a zippered plastic bag. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Heat oven to 325F.
  • Place chicken in a greased baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked completely through.

Notes

You can also grilled the marinated chicken breasts.
Adapted from It's All Greek to Me by Debbie Matenopoulos