Creating delightful dishes with chicken is an excellent way to explore a variety of flavors and cuisines. Here are three diverse chicken recipes that span from quick and easy to a bit more intricate, offering something for every occasion. Each recipe is designed to serve 4.
1. Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Lemon: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Serve: Serve the chicken with the garlic-lemon sauce spooned over the top.