Description
Zesty, flavorful, and easy-to-make grilled chicken recipe with fresh lemon and herbs. Perfect for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or BBQs.
Ingredients
Chicken:
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2 pounds chicken breasts, trimmed
Marinade:
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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¼ cup lemon juice (fresh)
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1 tbsp dried basil
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1 tbsp dried parsley
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Place chicken and all marinade ingredients into a gallon Ziploc bag.
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Seal and remove excess air. Massage to coat.
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Marinate in fridge for 1–12 hours.
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Grill Method: Preheat grill to medium. Grill 5–7 minutes per side until juices run clear and internal temp hits 165°F.
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Stovetop Method: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet. Sear chicken 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use thighs for a juicier variation.
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Add fresh herbs for a more vibrant marinade.
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Always use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
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Don’t over-marinate—acid can break down the chicken too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–14 minutes +Marinate Time: 1–12 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg