Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts
This easy blackened chicken combines bright lemon juice with fragrant dried marjoram and olive oil, creating tender chicken breasts with a fresh citrus-herb flavor. Quick to prepare, it makes a straightforward weeknight dinner and pairs well with simple vegetables, grains, or salad.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, and marjoram together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until almost burned on each side, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chicken breasts with the remaining lemon juice.
- Calories 333.06 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 53.5 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 5.94 g 2%
- Total Fat 10.81 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.08 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.74 mg High 47%
- Sodium 132.31 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.98 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 93.13 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.16 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 135.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.86 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.28 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Lemon Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, and Marjoram. Each serving provides about 333.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Marjoram, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts healthy?
- Lemon-Marjoram Blackened Chicken Breasts has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 333.06 calories and 53.5 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 132.31 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.08 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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