The secret to this delicious Grilled Lemon Chicken is the marinade that keeps the chicken flavorful and juicy. Bright, herbaceous, and uplifting, that marinade infuses the chicken with flavors that pair wonderfully with its natural savoriness. Grilled Lemon Chicken is impossibly juicy and tender, which will make it a hit at the next barbeque. Serve it as part of an amazing sandwich or eat it on its own paired with fresh greens!
Ingredients
- 4 (6 ounce) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, and halved
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, dried and crushed
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- parsley, optional, chopped, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Even the thickness of your chicken breasts by pounding the meat using a meat mallet or your hands.
Step 2 –In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, the lemon zest, lemon juice, the garlic, the oregano, the basil, the thyme, the rosemary, and the salt and pepper.
Step 3 –In a gallon-sized resealable bag, place the chicken and the marinade.
Step 4 –Massage the bag to mix thoroughly and place in the refrigerator for 2-5 hours to marinate.
Step 5 –Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
Step 6 –Brush the grill with olive oil.
Step 7 –Cook the chicken with the lid closed until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees F, about 4 minutes per side.
Step 8 –Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, garnish with the parsley, and serve while hot.
