Description
This vibrant marinade infuses succulent chicken with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, creating a delightful flavor experience that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Prepare a mixing bowl, whisk, measuring spoons, and your chicken.
- Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (or preheat oven to 400°F/200°C).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard remaining marinade). Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer grilled chicken to plates. Drizzle with extra lemon juice if desired and serve alongside fresh veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg