Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken

★ 4.2 · Easy

Bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs make this grilled chicken breast juicy and full of flavor, and it comes together with just a short marinade and a hot grill.

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

4 chicken breastsYield

Why You'll Love This

Ready in 30 minutes with a short marinade
Bright, fresh flavor from lemon and herbs
Naturally low-carb and gluten-free

Ingredients

4boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 7 oz each)
1/3 cupolive oil
1/4 cupfresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoonlemon zest
4 clovesgarlic, minced
2 tablespoonsfresh oregano, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt
1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
1lemon, sliced into rounds, for grilling

Nutrition (estimated per serving)

290Calories

36gProtein

15gFat

3gCarbs

0gFiber

540mgSodium

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.

Method

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even 3/4-inch thickness; this helps the chicken cook evenly.