Name: Garlic Marinated Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil ($0.52); 1/4 cup lemon juice ($0.16); 3 cloves garlic, minced ($0.26); 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano ($0.05); 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02); Freshly cracked pepper ($0.02); 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts ($4.94)

Ingredients

4 serv.

1/4 cup olive oil ($0.52)
1/4 cup lemon juice ($0.16)
3 cloves garlic, minced ($0.26)
1/2 Tbsp dried oregano ($0.05)
1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
Freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts ($4.94)

Instructions

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1 Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl or a large zip top bag. Stir the ingredients in the dish until combined.
2 If using breasts, fillet each chicken breast into two thinner pieces. Place the chicken in the bag or in a shallow dish, then pour the marinade over top, making sure the chicken pieces are completely covered in marinade. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours (refrigerated), turning occasionally to maximize the chicken's contact with the marinade.
3 When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium. Transfer the chicken from the marinade to the hot skillet and cook on each side until well browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes each side, depending on the size of the pieces). Cook two pieces at a time to avoid overcrowding the skillet, which can cause juices to pool and prevents browning. Discard the excess marinade.
4 Transfer the cooked chicken from the skillet to a cutting board and let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.