Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
For the Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover 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).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve the sliced grilled chicken immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
For the Lemon-Herb Grilled Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken marinade: In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover 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).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve the sliced grilled chicken immediately.
⏱️ 5 min