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Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken

Grilling season is upon us and this Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken is all you need to host a successful cookout.  Marinating the chicken breast overnight in a lemon, olive oil, and thyme marinade makes them tender and flavorful.  {gluten free, whole30, paleo, keto}

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 372 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts, trimmed of fat and pounded out
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 5 thyme sprigs, leaves removed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place chicken breast between 2 pieces of waxed paper and pound with a meat mallet until they are an even thickness.
  2. Whisk lemon juice, zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Place chicken breasts in a plastic ziptop bag and add marinade.  Place in a bowl to prevent leakage and place in fridge overnight.
  3. When ready to cook preheat grill to medium high.  Make sure grates are clean and wipe with an olive oil spritzed paper towel.
  4. When heated place chicken breasts on grill and do not move.  Cook 8 minutes on one side then flip.  You may have to turn grill down to medium depending on the power of your grill.
  5. Begin checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.  When temp reaches 165 degrees, remove chicken and place on a plate covered with foil.
  6. Slice and serve immediately with any pan juices.  Garnish with more thyme.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 372kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 845mg (35%) Potassium 919mg (26%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 36mg (40%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 372

% Daily Value*

Calories 372kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 845mg 35%
Potassium 919mg 20%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.