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Grilled Lemon Chicken
Grilled lemon chicken is a tender, juicy and savory grilling recipe that is perfect for summer. It's light, healthy and beaming with Mediterranean flavor!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (plus the zest for the lemons)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 4 garlic cloves (pressed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- parsley or cilantro (for serving)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and pound chicken if some parts are too thick. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minute
- 2
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade
- 3
Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and vegetables, if desired.