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Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Zesty, juicy and so delicious, you're going to love this Lemon Rosemary Chicken recipe! It's easy to make and features THE BEST chicken marinade, made with lemon zest and juice, rosemary, basil and garlic!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
Prepare the lemon rosemary chicken marinade.
- In a large bowl, or zipper bag, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, crushed garlic, steak seasoning, fresh basil and rosemary.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat.
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Marinate the chicken.
- For this recipe, you only need a quick marinade of 15-30 minutes for the lemon herb flavor to soak into the chicken.
Grill the chicken.
- While the chicken is marinating, preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Use tongs to remove the chicken from the marinade. Discard the extra marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and grill for 7-8 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing the chicken. During this time, the chicken will come up at least 5-10 degrees, bringing it to a safe temperature of 165°F or above.
Notes
- This chicken will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days after it’s cooked. Feel free to make extra and slice or dice it up to toss on salads throughout the week!
- You can also roast this chicken instead of grilling it. If roasting the chicken, I recommend either slicing it in half through the middle or pounding it to 1 inch thickness. This will allow the chicken to cook evenly from the inside to the outside. After the chicken has marinated, place it on a baking sheet and into a preheated 425°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. It’s also perfect for a whole30, keto or paleo diet!
Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
864mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
123mg
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 864mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.