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5 from 4 votes

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349.8kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Tablespoons lemon zest.
  • cup olive oil.
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic crushed.
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • cup lemon juice.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom.
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs. ( Note1)

For the topping:

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • 1 Tablespoon butter.
  • 10 oz grape tomatoes.
  • ½ cup pitted black olives halved.
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley.

Instructions

  • In a ziplock bag, combine all the ingredients well. Seal and refrigerate overnight. (Note2)
  • Grill or bake chicken at 350 F for 25-30 minutes.

Meanwhile make the topping:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and roast tomato until it starts to be squishy.
  • Add olive halves and cook for another minute.
  • Add parsley and stir for another minute or so. Turn heat off.
  • Serve chicken topped with the olive mixture.

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Notes

1) You can use chicken breast instead.
2) If you are in a hurry reduce to 30 minutes. I just love marinating it longer.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Garlic Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349.8 Calories from Fat 241
% Daily Value*
Fat 26.8g41%
Saturated Fat 5.9g37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 125.2mg42%
Sodium 909mg40%
Potassium 40.2mg1%
Carbohydrates 5.9g2%
Fiber 0.8g3%
Sugar 1.9g2%
Vitamin A 510IU10%
Vitamin C 28.2mg34%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 349.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Fat: 26.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 125.2mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 40.2mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 1.9g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 28.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.8mg