Description

This Lemon Balsamic Garlic Herb Grilled Chicken features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a bright lemon, sweet balsamic, and fresh herb blend. It’s an easy, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts.

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)

fresh lemon juice (1/4 cup)

balsamic vinegar (3 tbsp)

olive oil (2 tbsp)

garlic cloves minced (3 cloves)

fresh thyme (1 tbsp)

fresh rosemary (1 tbsp)

fresh parsley chopped (2 tbsp)

salt (1 tsp)

black pepper (1/2 tsp)

honey (1 tsp)

Instructions

1. Whisk lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl.

2. Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and honey.

3. Place chicken in a zip-top bag, pour in marinade, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.

5. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

6. Optional: brush reserved marinade on chicken during grilling.

7. Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes under foil.

8. Slice and serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 250
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 400
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 6
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5
Fiber: 1
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 85

Keywords: lemon balsamic chicken, garlic herb chicken, light chicken marinade, grilled chicken recipe, balsamic garlic marinade, summer chicken dish