Description
This Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Marinade transforms boring poultry into a juicy, zesty masterpiece with almost zero effort, delivering restaurant-quality flavor in just minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 – 2 lbs Chicken Breasts or Thighs
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
4 Cloves Fresh Garlic
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Optional pinch Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by patting it dry and pounding to a uniform thickness
- Mix the marinade in a bowl or zip-top bag
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat
- Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Ensure not to marinate the chicken for more than 12 hours to prevent mushiness.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg