Description
Memorial Day Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken is a refreshing and flavorful dish that brings summer gatherings to life. Juicy, grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and fresh herbs will delight your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F).
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken just before serving.
- Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Feel free to experiment with herbs like dill or oregano for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg