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Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

Juicy and flavorful grilled lemon herb chicken made with garlic and herbs, perfect for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Grilled
Servings 5 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • baking dish
  • Zip Lock Bag

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-5 small-ish breasts) or boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6-8 pieces)

Grilled Chicken Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or rosemary, thyme, or sage, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from one medium lemon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic or 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pound thickest part of the chicken breast into uniform thickness aiming for ¾ inch thick and if very large, cut into uniform sizes roughly 5-6 ounces each.
  • Make the marinade: Mix marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons (for garnish). Place chicken and marinade in a bowl, baking dish or large zip lock bag and massage to coat all sides well. Marinate for 30 minutes, a few hours, overnight or even a few days.

Grilling

  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Lift chicken breasts out of the bowl, letting most of the oil drip off -before carefully placing it on the grill. Cut the zested lemons in half, placing open sides down on the grill too.
  • Close the grill lid and cook for 5-6 minutes (or until deep golden grill marks appear) before flipping. Cook the other side, 5-7 minutes, and lower heat or move to a cooler spot until the thickest part of the breast registers at 160F and meat is no longer pink. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Serving

  • Place the grilled chicken on a serving platter, squeeze generously with the grilled lemon, and tuck in fresh herbs for garnish. Spoon the reserved 2 tablespoons marinade over the chicken, and serve!

Notes

If using chicken thighs, follow the same directions up until grilling. Have a spray bottle filled with water handy for flare-ups. Chicken can be refrigerated for up to 4 days for midweek meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 1.6gProtein: 30.9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 99.3mgSodium: 372mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1g
Keyword Chicken Marinade, Chicken Recipe, Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken, Grilling, Healthy Meal, Summer Recipes
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