Lemon Chicken

And so, the chicken week continues!

This lemon garlic chicken marinade is super simple to make, healthy, and full of flavor. Simply marinate your favourite chicken in lemon juice, oil, garlic, and herbs then grill it, bake it, or freeze it for later!

I like to bake it in the oven alongside with vegetables. Most often I add potatoes, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, onions, broccoli. This time I wanted it lighter, so I added just garlic, onion and carrot for flavour and served it with salad.

NB: Chicken marinated for 6-8 hours will have the best flavour. But even a quick 30-minute marinade will do if you’re short on time. Just don’t marinate the chicken longer than 24 hours or the texture of the meat will change and start to get mushy.

INGRIDIENTS

400 g of chicken parts
Fresh juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

METHOD

1. In a small bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic.

2. Place chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour marinade on top.

3. Mix it around a little so that all pieces are coated with marinade.

4. Cover the bowl then put it in the fridge to marinade for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 8 hours.

5. Bake chicken in the oven.