Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
Grilled Lemon Chicken is a classic grilling recipe with few ingredients but a lot of flavor! The lemony marinade, which includes fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, results in a soft and juicy grilled chicken meal. Combine it with a salad, grilled vegetables, or quinoa for a nutritious and tasty meal any day of the week!
Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe
This easy-to-follow recipe for grilled lemon chicken will create a savory, tender dish that your family is sure to love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice plus the zest for the lemons
- 2 tbsp oregano
- 4 garlic cloves pressed
- parsley or cilantro for serving
- lemon wedges for serving
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound chicken if some parts are too thick. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minute
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade
- Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and vegetables, if desired.
