Juicy, tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic, and fragrant herbs, then grilled or pan-seared to perfection. A light, healthy, and flavourful dish that's perfect with roasted vegetables, salad, or rice.
Ingredients:
* Chicken breast or boneless chicken thighs
* Lemon juice & lemon zest
* Garlic (minced)
* Olive oil
* Fresh parsley (chopped)
* Fresh thyme or mixed herbs
* Paprika
* Black pepper
* Salt
* Butter (optional)
Method:
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, parsley, herbs, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the chicken well with the marinade and leave for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for extra flavour).
Heat a pan or grill over medium heat and cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked.
Add a small knob of butter during the final minute for extra richness (optional).
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice.