Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 4

This grilled chicken recipe is packed with fresh lemon and thyme flavors, making it a delicious and healthy summer staple.

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

Fat

12g

Grilled chicken is a summer staple, and this recipe takes things up a notch with the addition of fresh lemon and thyme. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor and helps to keep it moist and tender on the grill. This dish is perfect for a summer barbecue or a light and healthy weeknight meal.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.
2.	Pour marinade into a large resealable bag.
3.	Add chicken breasts, seal bag, and massage to coat chicken in marinade.
4.	Allow chicken to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
5.	Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
6.	Remove chicken from marinade and discard remaining marinade.
7.	Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
8.	Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

-Easy to make
-Delicious and healthy
-Perfect summer meal

CONS

-Requires grilling equipment
-May be difficult to cook evenly

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a lean source of protein and is rich in essential nutrients like vitamin B6 and selenium. Lemon and thyme are both high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties.

	4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
	1/4 cup olive oil
	2 lemons, zested and juiced
	2 cloves garlic, minced
	1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
	Salt and pepper, to taste