4.0 from 3 votes
Grilled Citrus and Herb Chicken
This grilled citrus and herb chicken is juicy, tender, and flavored with the best marinade. A super easy dish that's ready in no time!
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 188 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves finely minced garlic
- Zest from 1 lemon
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Zest from 1 orange
- Juice from 1 orange
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the ¼ cup olive oil, 2 cloves finely minced garlic, zest from 1 lemon, juice from 1 lemon, zest from 1 orange, juice from 1 orange, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon dried thyme in a resealable bag. Seal and shake to mix.
- Place the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half in the bag, seal, and shake until the chicken is coated with the marinade.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for serving if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
233mg
(7%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
193IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 233mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 193IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.