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Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
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Grilled Lemon Chicken

This quick & easy Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken is the perfect easy dinner! It only takes 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to come together.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs* (thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano)
  • 4 garlic cloves, grated or finely minced

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade. Combine the olive oil, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl (glass or plastic is best) and mix well. The marinate can be mixed in advanced and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Marinate the chicken. Trim the chicken thighs of excess fat. If you're using chicken breasts, butterfly them or pound them into an even 1/2 inch thickness. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours. Because this marinate is high in acidity, I don't recommend marinating longer than 2 hours.
  • Prep your grill. Before using your grill, make sure to clean the grates of any food and debris. Lightly grease the grates with nonstick spray. Set the temperature to medium-high. Close the lid and wait until the temperature reaches 450 F.
  • Grill the chicken. Place the marinated chicken on the prepared grill, disposing any excess marinade. Grill the chicken for 4-5 (6-8 minutes per side for chicken breast) minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the chicken registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes!

Notes

*I recommend using hardy herbs for this recipe like rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, etc. 

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg