Description
Elevate your summer cookouts with this zesty Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic, and vibrant herbs create a dish that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly grilled to golden perfection, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a versatile meal that shines at any gathering—and watch the compliments roll in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg