Lemon and Cilantro Chicken Breasts Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Chicken breast | 2 Large | |
| Olive oil | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Lemons | 3 Large | |
| Fresh cilantro | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic clove | 2 Large, minced | |
| Kosher salt | 1 Teaspoon (or to taste) | |
| Cracked black pepper | 1 Teaspoon (or to taste) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 977 Calories from Fat 768
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87 g133.5%
Saturated Fat 12.7 g63.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 957.5 mg39.9%
Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.5%
Dietary Fiber 6.9 g27.6%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 46 g92%
Vitamin A 12.3% Vitamin C 168.2%
Calcium 10.1% Iron 12.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large non-metallic bowl or dish, place the chicken breasts and pour the olive oil over them.
2. Squeeze the juice of the lemons, being careful not to allow the pips in. Let the lemon peels join the chicken in the bowl as well.
3. Coarsely chop the cilantro leaves and throw into the bowl along with the minced garlic.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir to coat the chicken well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
6. Refrigerate the chicken and allow it to marinate so that the flavors are absorbed by the meat.
FINALIZING
7. Transfer the chicken to a skillet with a lid or stove-top casserole.
8. Cook the chicken one a medium low flame, covered, for about 15-20 minutes.
9. Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes until tender and browned.
SERVING
10. Remove the chicken pieces to a board and rest, then slice and serve with the pan juices spooned on top.
11. Accompany with roasted veggies or a fresh green salad.
Editors Review
The sunny flavors of fresh lemon, cilantro and garlic permeate these easy pan-roasted chicken breasts. An easy olive oil marinated chicken breast recipe. Simple flavors add zip to this simple, healthy chicken main dish. This recipe is a summer favorite.Chef
