Grilled Lemon Chicken Breasts
These grilled lemon chicken breasts are flavorful, juicy, and the perfect main protein for an easy dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 teaspoons thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
- 2 garlic cloves grated, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Prep:
- Pat dry the chicken breasts between two paper towels and pound any parts that are too thick to even out the thickness.
- In a marinade bag or container, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the bag and zip it closed to seal. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
Cook:
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill it for 7 minutes on the first side, use tongs to flip the chicken breast over, and grill it for another 5 to 7 minutes. If grilling outside, grill the chicken with the lid open first, then close the lid after flipping. Discard the marinade.
- When the chicken's internal temperature has reached 165F, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
