5-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade That Wows Every Time
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A simple and flavorful marinade for chicken using lemon and garlic.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Cook chicken as desired (grill, bake, or pan-fry).
Notes
- For best results, marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg