Easy Lemon Chicken Recipe

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  2.5 lbs Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless

  Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

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  0.3 cup Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  1.5 tsp Oregano, Dried
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  1.5 tsp Thyme, Dried
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  1.5 tsp Garlic powder
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  1.5 tsp 1½ Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided
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  0.3 tsp ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
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  0.5 cup Wine, White, Dry
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  2 tbsp Garlic
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  2 tsp Lemon
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  2 tbsp Lemon Juice, Fresh
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  1 tbsp Brown sugar
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  Parsley, Fresh

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering, then add the chicken breast and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
3. 3While the chicken cooks, mince the fresh garlic, zest the lemon, and juice it into a small bowl; whisk together the white wine, fresh garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and brown sugar until the brown sugar dissolves.
4. 4Once the chicken reaches 165°F internally, pour the lemon-wine sauce over the chicken in the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook 3–4 minutes more, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally until it coats evenly.
5. 5Slice the remaining lemon into thin rounds and toss into the pan with the chicken and sauce; cook 1–2 minutes more over medium heat to warm through.
6. 6Remove the skillet from heat and divide the chicken breast and sauce evenly into 6 airtight containers while hot, allowing to cool to room temperature before sealing.
7. 7Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over each container or store separately and add fresh before eating.
8. 8Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.