Lemon Garlic Chicken

Steps

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1. 1
   Make the marinade: zest one lemon completely and slice the other lemon.
   ≈0:50
2. 2
   Combine the lemon zest, lemon slices, crushed garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley in a bowl.
   ≈1:31
3. 3
   Stir in the extra virgin olive oil and mix until well combined.
   ≈2:35
4. 4
   Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and carefully butterfly each one by cutting horizontally through the middle to create thinner pieces.
   ≈2:56
5. 5
   Season both sides of the chicken pieces generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
   ≈3:32
6. 6
   Add the seasoned chicken to the marinade, coating it well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours refrigerated for best flavor.
   ≈3:55
7. 7
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces; they should sizzle immediately.
   ≈4:47
8. 8
   Cook without frequently moving the chicken until golden. Flip and cook the other side, keeping some marinade in the pan to infuse flavor and maintain juiciness.
   ≈5:31
9. 9
   Just before the chicken is done, sprinkle fresh parsley over it and arrange lemon slices in the pan for a final flourish.
   ≈6:05
10. 10
    Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate. The meat should be so tender it barely needs a knife.
    ≈6:25