Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken
Juicy Mediterranean chicken with bright lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. Grilled until golden with crispy skin and tender, herb-infused meat.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, boneless
- 1 whole lemon (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, or rosemary), chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Mix lemon juice and zest, garlic, herbs, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- 2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow dish and coat evenly with marinade.
- 3
Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
- 4
Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Oil the grates lightly with a brush.
- 5
Place chicken on grill, skin-side down. Do not move for 6–7 minutes until charred.
- 6
Flip and grill another 5–7 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F at the thickest point.
- 7
Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- grill (gas or charcoal)
- grill brush
- instant-read meat thermometer
- mixing bowl
- shallow dish or zip-top bag
- paper towels
- tongs or spatula
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