Grilled Lemon Chicken
A simple and flavorful recipe for grilled lemon chicken, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Mix together freshly squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs in a bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken on the grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinate for 2 hours if time allows. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://doughgirlbylea.com/grilled-lemon-chicken/