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Grilled lemon chicken

Grilled lemon chicken is marinated in just 5 simple ingredients but comes out incredibly flavorful! Serve as is or use for wraps, grain bowls and salads.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme OR parsley (see notes)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts into a large ziploc bag or a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and fresh herbs until well combined. Pour the marinade mixture into the bag with the chicken. Seal the bag and turn to get the chicken breasts well coated.
  • Refrigerate the chicken and let marinate for 4-6 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator then preheat the grill to medium high.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the chicken breasts for 7-8 minutes then flip and grill for another 4-5 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

The recipe calls for fresh thyme or fresh parsley; use whichever you have. I’ve also made this without the fresh herbs before and it was still really good.
We’re using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you could substitute chicken thighs if you prefer. Just be sure to watch the cook time and check that they cook through.
Fresh lemon juice is a must here; don’t substitute the bottled stuff.
No grill? No problem. You can make this inside on a grill pan or in a regular sauté pan in a pinch.
Don't have 4-6 hours to marinade this chicken? Let it sit in the marinade, at room temperature, for 30 minutes then throw it on the grill. It won't have the full flavor, but it'll do in a pinch.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g
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