Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into small chunks
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 2–4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chicken with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer, ensuring not to crowd the pan.
- Cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes before cooking. Reheat in a pan for leftovers to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg