Description
Elevate your chicken dishes with this vibrant marinade, combining fresh lemon and aromatic garlic for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4–5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse the boneless chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Whisk until well mixed.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them and seal or cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F).
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover liquid. Grill each breast for about 6-8 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Transfer grilled chicken to plates and let rest for five minutes before slicing to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg