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Citrus Chicken Easy Healthy Dinner


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  • Author: Chloe Harper
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Juicy citrus chicken packed with fresh lemon and orange flavor for a healthy, easy dinner.


Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lb (680 g) chicken

1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice

1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

3 garlic cloves

1 tbsp (15 ml) honey

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp thyme


Instructions

1. Mix marinade ingredients

2. Marinate chicken 15 to 60 minutes

3. Cook in skillet 5 to 7 minutes per side

4. Or bake at 400F 20 to 25 minutes

5. Rest 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Use fresh citrus

Do not over marinate

Let chicken rest before slicing

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Seared or Baked
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg