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Grilled lemon chicken breast on a wooden platter with fresh herbs and grilled lemon halves.
Alyssa

Grilled Lemon Chicken

How to make herb Grilled Chicken with lemon, garlic and herbs that turns out juicy and flavorful every single time.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 242

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-5 small-ish breasts) or boneless, skinless chicken thighs (6-8 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs oregano, rosemary, thyme, or sage, finely chopped
  • 1 medium lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic or 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Grill
  • 1 Bowl or Ziplock Bag For marinating the chicken

Method
 

  1. Pound thickest part of the chicken breast into uniform thickness aiming for 3/4 inch thick and if very large, cut into uniform sizes roughly 5-6 ounces each.
  2. Mix marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons (for garnish). Place chicken and marinade in a bowl, baking dish or large zip lock bag and massage to coat all sides well. Marinate for 30 minutes, a few hours, overnight or even a few days.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Lift chicken breasts out of the bowl, letting most of the oil drip off -before carefully placing it on the grill. Cut the zested lemons in half, placing open sides down on the grill too. Feel free to add any veggies to the grill.
  4. Close the grill lid and cook for 5-6 minutes (or until deep golden grill marks appear) before flipping. Cook the other side for another 5-7 minutes until the thickest part of the breast registers at 160F.
  5. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Place the grilled chicken on a serving platter, squeeze generously with the grilled lemon, and tuck in fresh herbs for garnish. Spoon the reserved 2 tablespoons marinade over the chicken, and serve!

Notes

Pair this with a salad, grilled veggies, or meal prep it for the coming week.