Easy Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; or bone-in, skin-on thighs

2 lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon pepper

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

Parsley, chopped, optional

1 lemon, thinly sliced, optional

Preparation

Place chicken in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Pour in lemon juice, olive oil, lemon pepper, basil, oregano and salt. Seal bag. Let chicken marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 8 hours.

Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and place directly into the hot skillet. 

Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side. Continue cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.