LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN - Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe!

Zest a whole lemon.

Slice the lemon.

In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil to create the marinade.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.

Cut chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner pieces.

Add chicken to the marinade and let sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet until shimmering.

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, ensuring it sizzles immediately.

Cook the chicken, turning it over to keep it juicy, while retaining some marinade in the pan.

Sprinkle parsley and add lemon slices to the pan before serving.

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