5 from 42 votes
Tuscan Lemon Chicken
Tuscan Lemon Chicken consists of boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, garlic, shallot, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and zest. The marinade imparts brightness and herbaceous notes, while grilling adds a slightly charred exterior. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the chicken cooks through to juicy tenderness, capturing the fresh flavors of the herbs and citrus.
Prep Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, International
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 shallot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, shallot, garlic, parsley, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and olive oil mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Brush chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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