Description
This Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for summer grilling. The combination of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and tender chicken breasts is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, and refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill, cook chicken for 5–7 mins per side until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 mins before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with grilled vegetables, rice, or over a salad.
- Chicken thighs can be used for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
