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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken

This Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken is juicy and beautifully charred. The easy marinade is perfect for not only chicken, but pork and seafood too.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 471 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar red wine vinegar can also be used
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons one sliced, one cut into wedges (optional)
  • additional fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare chicken
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  1. Top cutting board with wax paper, and top with a chicken breast.  Top with another piece of wax paper and use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound chicken to about 1 inch thick.  If chicken breasts are on the thinner side, you may not need to do this.
  2. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
Marinate the chicken
  1. Fold the top down on a large resealable plastic bag, and add bag to a mixing bowl (for stability).  Add lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, basil, mint, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.  Whisk to combine.
  2. Pour in olive oil, whisking as you pour.  
  3. Add chicken breasts to remaining marinade, seal bag, and massage marinade into the chicken.
  4. Place bag with chicken on a plate or small rimmed baking sheet and add to the refrigerator.  This keeps any potential leaks from getting all over the refrigerator.
  5. Chill and marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
Grill the chicken
  1. Preheat grill over MED/MED HIGH heat.  Brush grill with a little vegetable oil, then grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until beautifully charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  2. If using sliced lemons, while chicken is grilling, add some lemon slices to the grill and char.
  3. Let chicken rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
Serve
  1. Top chicken with a squeeze of lemon juice and some minced fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Cooking chicken inside on the stovetop
  • until beautifully charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Calorie count listed is for one serving (one chicken breast) however the calories are higher than they really are since the program assumes the entire 1/2 cup of olive oil in the marinade is being consumed.  When in reality, it's not.
  • Prepare and marinate chicken as directed.
  • Preheat a grill pan or heavy bottomed skillet over MED HIGH heat.  Add a drizzle of vegetable oil, then add chicken, 2 breasts at a time (unless you have a huge skillet or pan).
  • Cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until beautifully charred and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • If using lemon slices, add some to the pan to char while the chicken is cooking.
  • Set chicken aside on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkled with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 471kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 789mg (33%) Potassium 842mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1085IU (22%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 471

% Daily Value*

Calories 471kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 789mg 33%
Potassium 842mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1085IU 22%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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