Description
Spring Lemon Herb Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of the season. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, marinated chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, perfect for a backyard barbecue or a cozy family dinner. With minimal prep time and maximum taste, it’s sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Squeeze additional lemon juice over chicken before serving. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg