Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated with Italian herbs, fresh lemon, and garlic for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken breasts with the marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Substitute dried herbs with fresh if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, Italian chicken, lemon garlic chicken, easy dinner