Description
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish that combines zesty lemon with fresh herbs to create a perfect marinade. This easy-to-make grilled chicken is ideal for summer cookouts, healthy dinners, or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring even coating. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours, in the refrigerator.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite sides or salads.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Swap rosemary and thyme with basil or parsley for different herb flavors.
- Use lime or orange juice instead of lemon for a citrus twist.
- Grill vegetables alongside chicken for a complete meal.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked chicken for up to 2 months.
- Reheat gently in oven or microwave to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
