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Lemon & Oregano Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbs lemon juice
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
salt
2 Tbs olive oil
4 6oz boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions:
Directions:
Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 10 hours
in large plastic bag, add lemon zest & juice, oregano, 1 1/4 tsp salt & 1 Tbl olive oil.
Massage bag to combine and add chicken breasts. Lay flat in bag & let air out.
Chicken should be flatten to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

Remove chicken from refrigerator 15 min prior to cooking

Heat large skillet over med high heat
add remaining 1 Tbs oil to hot skillet & swirl to coat bottom
add chicken smooth side down & place something heavy on top.
cook until deep golden brown on the first side, about 5min
remove weight & flip chicken
continue to cook on the second side until firm to touch, 160 degrees, about 5min more
Remove to plate to rest
add 1/3 C water to skillet to deglaze.
pour juices over the rested chicken to serve

 

 

 

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