Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable Lemon Chicken with Oregano recipe. This dish, bursting with vibrant flavors, is a harmonious blend of tender chicken, tangy lemon, and aromatic oregano. The chicken is marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs, infusing it with a delightful citrusy flavor. Pan-fried to perfection, the chicken retains its succulent texture while acquiring a beautiful golden-brown crust. Accompanying the chicken is a vibrant assortment of vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes, sautéed in a flavorful sauce of lemon juice, white wine, and oregano. The vegetables retain their crisp-tender texture, adding a delightful crunch and freshness to the dish. To complete this culinary masterpiece, a delectable lemon-oregano sauce is drizzled over the chicken and vegetables, enhancing their flavors and creating a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and herbal notes. Indulge in this delectable dish that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
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LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Tonight, try Ina Garten's surprisingly easy Lemon Chicken Breasts, infused with the flavors of France's Provence region, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the garlic, and cook for just 1 minute but don't allow the garlic to turn brown. Off the heat, add the white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into a 9 by 12-inch baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them skin side up over the sauce. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle them liberally with salt and pepper. Cut the lemon in 8 wedges and tuck it among the pieces of chicken.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken breasts, until the chicken is done and the skin is lightly browned. If the chicken isn't browned enough, put it under the broiler for 2 minutes. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices.
LEMON CHICKEN OREGANO
This is a tasty, tender recipe that can be broiled in the oven or cooked on the grill.
Provided by ROSYRD
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour into a sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken to the bag, coat with the marinade, and squeeze air from the bag before sealing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook chicken on hot grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 347.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
LEMON AND OREGANO CHICKEN
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sprinkle the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown the chicken on both sides, skin-side down first, until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the shallots, garlic, leeks, artichoke hearts and 3 tablespoons of the oregano; cook just until softened, 5 minutes. Add the browned chicken, skin-side up, back to the pan and then add the butter, wine and chicken broth. Top with the lemon slices and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons oregano to serve.
OREGANO-LEMON CHICKEN
I've been known to make this recipe twice a week-it's so delicious. I like to call it "sticky chicken" since the slightly sweet sauce of honey, lemon juice and hers nicely coats the chicken thighs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the lemon juice, honey, oil, garlic and oregano; pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered at 375° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.
OREGANO-LEMON CHICKEN
This recipe is easy and always a crowd pleaser!
Provided by samanathon
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breast halves into prepared baking dish. Whisk lemon juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl and pour the mixture over chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink inside, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 45 minutes. Baste chicken with pan juices every 15 minutes while baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 117.2 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 96.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
LEMON-OREGANO CHICKEN
Provided by Paul Grimes
Categories Chicken Roast Quick & Easy Dinner Lemon Oregano Gourmet Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle.
- Mince and mash garlic to a paste with a pinch of salt, then whisk together with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pat chicken dry and coat with lemon-garlic mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides. Brown chicken in 2 batches, skin side down, until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes (chicken will not be cooked through). Transfer, skin side up, to a 4-sided sheet pan.
- Pour off fat (and any small burnt pieces) from skillet. Add broth and remaining tablespoon lemon juice and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter and oregano, then pour over chicken.
- Roast chicken in oven until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND OREGANO
Categories Chicken Citrus Garlic Poultry Low/No Sugar Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together lemon juice, oregano, garlic, 1/2 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl and add oil in a slow stream, whisking.
- Discard excess fat from chicken and season with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
- To cook chicken using a charcoal grill:
- Open vents on bottom of grill and on lid. Light a large chimney starter of charcoal briquettes (80 to 100) and pour them evenly over 1 side of bottom rack (you will have a double or triple layer of briquettes).
- When charcoal turns grayish white (15 to 20 minutes) and you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds, sear chicken legs in 3 batches on lightly oiled grill rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes total, then transfer as cooked to a tray.
- Put all browned legs on side of grill with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, turning occasionally, until just cooked through (flesh will no longer be pink when cut near joint), 15 to 25 minutes more. Transfer legs to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to a serving platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil, while cooking breasts.
- Add 15 briquettes evenly to coals and wait until they just light, about 5 minutes. (They will not be grayish white yet but will give off enough heat with other briquettes to maintain correct cooking temperature.)
- Sear chicken breasts, starting with skin sides down, in 2 batches on rack over coals, uncovered, turning once, until well browned, 6 to 8 minutes total, then transfer as cooked to tray.
- Put all browned chicken breasts on side of grill with no coals underneath and cook, covered with lid, turning occasionally, until just cooked through (the meat next to the tender, when opened slightly, will be moist but no longer pink), 12 to 15 minutes more. Transfer breasts to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to platter with legs.
- Grill lemon slices on rack over coals, uncovered, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side, and transfer to platter with chicken.
- To cook chicken using a gas grill:
- Preheat all burners on high, then adjust heat to moderately high. Turn off 1 burner and arrange chicken legs on lightly oiled rack above it. Cook, covered with lid, turning legs once, until cooked through, about 40 minutes total. Transfer legs to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to a serving platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil, while cooking breasts.
- Cook chicken breasts on rack above unlit burner, covered with lid, turning once, until just cooked through (the meat next to the tender, when opened slightly, will be moist but no longer pink), about 30 minutes total. Transfer breasts to bowl with lemon dressing and turn to coat, then transfer to platter with legs.
- Grill lemon slices on rack over flames, uncovered, until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes on each side, and transfer to platter with chicken.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OREGANO
This grilled chicken is juicy and delicious and the skin is nice and crispy, too.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, oregano, oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Divide marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Place 2 chicken halves in each bag; shake to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes, turning bags occasionally.
- Preheat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Remove chicken from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken, skin side up, on grill. Cover and cook, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn chicken over; cover and cook until well browned, 10 to 15 minutes (an instant-read thermometer should register 175 degrees when inserted into thickest part of meat, avoiding bone). If chicken is browning too quickly, move to cooler parts of grill or turn grill to low heat.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Tent with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place lemon halves on grill, cut side down; cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut chicken pieces in half; serve with grilled lemon halves, and, if desired, garnish with oregano sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 g, Fat 37 g, Protein 42 g
LEMON & OREGANO CHICKEN TRAYBAKE
An all-in-one supper of roast, cheap chicken thighs and crispy new potatoes with all the sunshine flavours of the Med
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Tip the potatoes into a large shallow roasting tin, drizzle with 1 tbsp of the oil, season well and toss to coat. Roast for 20 mins until starting to crisp.
- Season the chicken thighs and add to the roasting tin along with the shallots, bacon lardons, lemon wedges and oregano. Drizzle with the remaining oil, then return to the oven for 20 mins. Pour over the wine and stock, and roast for a final 20 mins until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To achieve crispy chicken, ensure the chicken is dry before frying. Pat the chicken pieces with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice can be used, but fresh lemon juice will give the dish a brighter, more vibrant taste.
- If you don't have oregano, you can substitute another herb, such as thyme, rosemary, or basil.
- To make the sauce, use a good-quality chicken broth. A low-sodium broth is recommended so that you can control the saltiness of the dish.
- If you want a thicker sauce, mix in a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) towards the end of cooking.
- Serve the lemon chicken with rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Lemon chicken with oregano is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon-oregano sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please the whole family.
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