Grilled Lemon Chicken

 

4.94 from 16 votes

Lemon Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken

You'll love the simple lemon marinade on this grilled chicken! It's so easy, bright, and flavorful. 

Prep Time1hour hr

Cook Time15minutes mins

Total Time1hour hr 15minutes mins

Course: Dressing, Entree

Cuisine: Gluten Free, Keto, Paleo, Sugar Free, Whole30

Keyword: chicken, grilling, lemon, quick

 

Servings: 4 people

 

Author: Christina

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken breasts trimmed

Lemon Herb Marinade

• ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Place your chicken breasts or thighs in a gallon Ziploc bag with all ingredients for the Lemon Herb Marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out any excess air. Let the chicken marinate for at least one hour and up to 12 hours.
• Grill or sauté your chicken depending on your preference. I'm providing instructions for both below.

To Grill

• Remove each chicken breast or thigh from the bag and place on a hot grill over medium heat. Grill 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until done. Cooking time may increase if you're using bone-in chicken. (Juices should run clear.)

On the Stove

• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a skillet on the stove. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. (You'll know it's ready when the chicken sizzles as you place it in the pan.) Add each chicken breast or thigh to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Flip your chicken. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Cooking time may increase if you're using bone-in chicken. (Chicken should be firm to the touch when done and juices should run clear.)

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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All of us and Dixie and Riva loved this grilled chicken.  I used fresh lemon juice and I forget what a difference that makes.  I used the thin sliced frozen chicken breast from Costco and they marinated for 6 hours. I garnished it with chopped fresh basil.  It was tender and juicy.