Description
This quick and healthy marinated chicken dish is your go-to solution for busy weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With tender, juicy chicken coated in a zesty marinade, this recipe elevates simple ingredients into a delightful meal that everyone will love. Perfectly paired with fresh sides, it makes dinner both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking sheet (if using an oven) or keep on the grill. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), about 15-20 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over the chicken and let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg