Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Marinade

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 1

A flavorful and healthy grilled chicken option marinated in herbs and lemon juice.

Grilled Chicken with Lemon Herb Marinade

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

16 min

Ready In

1h26min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

Fat

16g

This grilled chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The lemon herb marinade adds a fresh and vibrant flavor to the dish. Serve alongside a fresh salad or grilled veggies for a well-balanced meal.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped basil, chopped thyme, honey, salt and pepper.
2.	Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag and add the chicken breasts. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours.
3.	Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4.	Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
5.	Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
6.	Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Healthy and flavorful, versatile and easy to make.

CONS

Requires refrigeration time to allow the chicken to marinate properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and essential amino acids. Lemon juice is high in vitamin C, which helps to boost immunity and fight disease.

	4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
	1/4 cup olive oil
	1/4 cup lemon juice
	2 cloves garlic, minced
	2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
	1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
	1 tsp honey
	Salt and pepper to taste