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  • Very Lemony Chicken

Bursting with lemon flavor and lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Recipe Source: Stay Young At Heart

Ingredients

  • 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 pieces)

  • ½ C fresh lemon juice

  • 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

  • ½ C fresh sliced lemon peel

  • 3 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried oregano)

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • Ground black pepper, to taste

  • ½ tsp paprika

calories 154
Total fat 5 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 63 mg
Sodium 202 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Place chicken in a 13×9×2-inch glass baking dish.

  • 2
    Mix lemon juice, vinegar, lemon peel, oregano, and onion. Pour over chicken, cover, and marinate in refrigerator for several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

  • 3
    Preheat oven to 325 °F. Sprinkle the marinated chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  • 4
    Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes more or until done.

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