Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through with nice grill marks.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 165
- 6
Transfer the grilled chicken to a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min
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Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh oregano, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through with nice grill marks.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 165 - 6
Transfer the grilled chicken to a clean cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min