Greek Lemon Marinated Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• chicken breast 1.25 pounds
• extra virgin olive oil 0.5 cups
• lemon 1 piece
• lemon juice 0.25 cups
• honey 1 teaspoon
• garlic clove 1 tablespoon
• dried oregano 2 teaspoons
• salt 1 teaspoon
• ground black pepper 0.5 teaspoons
• parsley 1 tablespoon

Tools

• mixing bowl
• whisk
• grill pan

Instructions

1. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a bowl and whisk until mixed.
2. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
3. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking.
4. Let the chicken rest, then sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs if desired.

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