Description
Mediterranean-Inspired Lemon-Dill Chicken is a bright, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and aromatic dill. Light, zesty, and perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: sliced cucumber, tomatoes, or olives for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat or preheat grill. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest: Let chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Serve with fresh vegetables, rice, or a salad. Spoon any remaining juices over the chicken.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki when serving. You can also bake the chicken at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes instead of pan-cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop / Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: lemon dill chicken, Mediterranean chicken, healthy chicken recipe, easy dinner
