Description
A quick and flavorful grilled chicken recipe with fresh lemon and herbs, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (plus a little extra for serving)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by evening out the chicken.
- Mix the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken.
- Heat the grill.
- Grill the chicken.
- Rest, then serve.
Notes
Do not marinate chicken too long in lemon juice to avoid mushiness. Use even thickness for more even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
