🍋 Mediterranean Garlic Lemon Herb Chicken 

A bright, aromatic chicken dish cooked with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and tomatoes — simple but bursting with flavor.

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🌿 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp thyme

• ½ tsp cumin

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Juice of 1 lemon

Vegetables (optional but very Mediterranean):

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 tbsp capers or olives (optional)

Finish:

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

• Extra lemon slices

• Optional: crumbled feta on top

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

• Pat chicken breasts dry.

• In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, herbs, paprika, garlic, cumin, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

• Coat the chicken well.

• Marinate 15 minutes (or up to 8 hours if time allows).

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2. Sear the Chicken

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add a little olive oil.

• Sear chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

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3. Add Mediterranean Vegetables

Add to the skillet:

• Cherry tomatoes

• Onion

• Bell pepper

• Capers or olives

Cook 3–4 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.

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4. Create the Sauce

• Add ¼ cup water or chicken broth to the pan.

• 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.

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5. Finish & Serve

Sprinkle fresh parsley, add lemon slices, and top with feta if you like.

Serve with:

• Rice

• Couscous

• Roasted potatoes

• Greek salad

• Grilled vegetables

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💡 Tips

• For super juicy chicken: butterfly the breasts or gently pound them to even thickness.

• For richer flavor: add 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil.

• For low-carb: serve with cauliflower rice or sautéed spinach.