Description
A delicious and healthy Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Olive oil: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Lemon juice: 1/4 cup (60 ml, freshly squeezed)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs: 1/4 cup, chopped (such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.
- Flip the chicken and grill for an additional 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter marinade, add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup.
- For heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Experiment with different herbs like basil, cilantro, or dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken, Grilled Chicken Recipe, Healthy Chicken Recipe