Description
Discover a simple yet flavorful grilled chicken recipe infused with lemon and herbs, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and herbs to your preference.
- You can substitute other herbs like oregano or basil.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can pan-fry or bake the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg