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How I Finally Nailed Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herbs in 30 Minutes

How I Finally Nailed Grilled Lemon Chicken with Herbs in 30 Minutes
Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min
Serves
5
Calories
242 kcal
Protein
30.90 g
Carbs
1.60 g
Fat
12.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbsboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme, or sage), finely chopped
  • 1 mediumlemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 tablespoongranulated garlic or minced garlic cloves
  • 1 1/4 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspooncracked pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonchili flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cupolive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound thickest part of the chicken breast into uniform thickness aiming for 3/4 inch thick. If very large, cut into uniform sizes roughly 5-6 ounces each.

  2. 2

    Mix marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons for garnish. Marinate chicken for 30 minutes to a few days.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let it rest before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve grilled chicken with grilled lemon and fresh herbs. Spoon over reserved marinade.