Quick Meyer Lemon Recipes for Weeknight Dinners Made Easy
Quick and easy Meyer lemon recipes perfect for weeknight dinners. These dishes are simple, flavorful, and ready in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Meyer lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Marinate chicken with Meyer lemon juice, zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic for 10 minutes.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve over quinoa or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh Meyer lemons for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness.
- Substitute with shrimp or tofu if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg