Lemon Chicken with Oregano
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons canola or corn oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound chicken breast tenders, all visible fat discarded
- 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 to 3 teaspoons dried, crumbled
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
- Lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
- Add the oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice, swirling to coat the bottom.
- Stir in the chicken, oregano, garlic, and pepper.
- Cook, covered, over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken begins to turn white.
- Turn the chicken over.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the entire surface is white.
- Pour the pan liquid into a small bowl to reserve.
- Cook the chicken, uncovered, for 2 to 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
- Sprinkle the paprika over the chicken.
- Pour the reserved pan liquid into the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, stirring frequently.
- Serve sprinkled with the parsley.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 152
- Total fat: 4.0g
- Saturated: 0.5g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
- Monounsaturated: 2.0g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Calcium: 29mg
- Potassium: 329mg
- 3 lean meat
cooking spray, corn oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, chicken, fresh oregano, garlic, pepper, paprika, parsley
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-chicken-with-oregano-392077 (may not work)