Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken is juicy, zesty, and packed with flavor from a simple marinade of lemon, garlic, and herbs. It’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or easy entertaining.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6–7 minutes per side, or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness before marinating so it cooks more evenly on the grill.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried if you have them on hand—just double the amount.
- This recipe also works great with chicken thighs or drumsticks. Just adjust the cook time accordingly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 855mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg