🍋 Mediterranean Garlic Lemon Herb Chicken
A bright, aromatic chicken dish cooked with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes — simple but bursting with flavor.
🌿 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp thyme
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½ tsp cumin
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1 lemon
Vegetables (optional but very Mediterranean):
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small red onion, sliced
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1 tbsp capers or olives (optional)
Finish:
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2 tbsp fresh parsley
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Extra lemon slices
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Optional: crumbled feta on top
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Chicken
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Pat chicken breasts dry.
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs, paprika, garlic, cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Coat the chicken well.
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Marinate 15 minutes (or up to 8 hours if time allows).
2. Sear the Chicken
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add a little olive oil.
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Sear chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
3. Add Mediterranean Vegetables
Add to the skillet:
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Cherry tomatoes
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Onion
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Bell pepper
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Capers or olives
Cook 3–4 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
4. Create the Sauce
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Add ¼ cup water or chicken broth to the pan.
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Cover and cook 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
The vegetables create a natural Mediterranean-style broth with lemon and herbs.
5. Finish & Serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley, add lemon slices, and top with feta if you like.
Serve with:
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Rice
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Couscous
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Roasted potatoes
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Greek salad
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Grilled vegetables
💡 Tips
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For super juicy chicken: butterfly the breasts or gently pound them to even thickness.
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For richer flavor: add 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil.
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For low-carb: serve with cauliflower rice or sautéed spinach.
